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George John Tenet (born January 5, 1953) is an American intelligence official and academic who served as the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for the United States Central Intelligence Agency, as well as a Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University.
George Tenet was appointed the deputy director of central intelligence in July 1995. After John Deutch 's abrupt resignation in December 1996, Tenet served as acting director until he was officially appointed the position on July 11, 1997, after a unanimous confirmation vote in the Senate.
George Tenet served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1997 to 2004, an intense period spanning the administrations of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and covering the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
- Richard D. White
- 2008
Jun 20, 2006 · Former CIA officers and others discuss the impact and legacy of George Tenet, who led the CIA during the Clinton and Bush administrations. Learn about his relationship with the presidents, his views on Al Qaeda and Iraq, and his challenges as the director of central intelligence.
George Tenet, Bill Harlow. Harper Collins, Oct 13, 2009 - Biography & Autobiography - 596 pages. #1 New York Times Bestseller: The former CIA director’s “remarkable” personal account...
Learn about the career and achievements of George J. Tenet, who served as the 18th Director of Central Intelligence from 1997 to 2004. Find out his background, roles, awards, and publications from this CIA document.
Oct 13, 2003 · George Tenet, 50, has now held one of the most difficult jobs in the world for six years, making him the third-longest-serving director of Central Intelligence (DCI) in the Agency's...
