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William J. Donovan

American soldier, lawyer, and intelligence officer (1883–1959)

For other people with the name, see William Donovan.

Bill Donovan

In office
June 13, 1942 – October 1, 1945
PresidentFranklin D.

Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman

DeputyJohn Magruder
Preceded byHimself (as Coordinator of Information)
Succeeded byJohn Magruder (as Director of the Strategic Services Unit)
In office
September 4, 1953 – August 21, 1954
PresidentDwight D.

Eisenhower

Preceded byEdwin F. Stanton
Succeeded byJohn Peurifoy
In office
July 11, 1941 – June 13, 1942
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byHimself (as Director of the Office of Strategic Services)
In office
1926–1927
PresidentCalvin Coolidge
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJohn Lord O'Brian
In office
1924–1925
PresidentCalvin Coolidge
Preceded byEarl J.

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