James B. Adams
American politician (1926–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Blackburn Adams (December 21, 1926 – April 25, 2020) was an American attorney, politician, and two-time associate director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.[1]
For the English composer, see James B. Adams (composer). For the Arizona State professor, see James B. Adams (professor).
Quick Facts 3rd and 4th Associate Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Succeeded by ...
James B. Adams | |
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3rd and 4th Associate Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
In office April 6, 1978 – May 11, 1979 | |
Succeeded by | Floyd I. Clarke |
In office June 22, 1973 – February 5, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Mark Felt |
Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
In office February 15, 1978 – February 23, 1978 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Clarence M. Kelley |
Succeeded by | William H. Webster |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 9, 1951 – August 6, 1951 | |
Succeeded by | W. H. Gant |
Personal details | |
Born | James Blackburn Adams (1926-12-21)December 21, 1926 Corsicana, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 2020(2020-04-25) (aged 93) Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Baylor University (BA, LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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