James R. Clapper
James R. Clapper (James Robert Clapper Jr.) was born on March 14th, 1941 and is currently 84 years old. James R. Clapper was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Clapper attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and St. Mary\'s University, Texas where he received a Master of Science degree in political science.
James R. Clapper is a former
Director of National Intelligence and
Lieutenant General of the United States.
He made history when he was made the first civilian director of the
National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) in 2001. It was while he was heading up the agency that it would become known as the
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).
While Clapper was director of the
NGA, he oversaw many changes at the organization that helped define Geo Intelligence as one of the most critical disciplines in intelligence.
Earlier on, he worked for more than three decades in the
US Air Force. He went on two tours to Southeast Asia as he flew more than 70 combat missions over Cambodia and Laos. His work in intelligence has also involved deputizing the Chief of Staff for Intelligence for Operations
Desert Storm and
Desert Shield.
In 2007, Clapper was appointed principal advisor to the Deputy Secretary and Secretary of Defense on security and intelligence matters and undersecretary of defense for Intelligence. He also reported to the Director of National Intelligence and, at some point, was an acting Director of Defense Intelligence.
From 2010 to 2017, James R. Clapper served as the Director of National Intelligence, and in his role, he was an advisor to President Obama as he led the Intelligence Community in the United States.
During his long career, James was the recipient of numerous awards, including the
Defense Distinguished Service Medal and the
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal.
In 2018, James Clapper published
Facts and Fears, a work that provides an insider's account of his time in intelligence and serving under President Obama.
He discusses major events such as the Russian alleged interference in American elections, Snowden leaks, and the bin Laden raid. He looks back at principal themes in intelligence, such as the tensions between security and privacy, intelligence transparency, and cyber threats.
He also offers some perspectives on problems with American democracy and the evolving role of intelligence in protecting it.
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James R. Clapper: F.A.Q
When was James R. Clapper Born? How old is James R. Clapper?
James R. Clapper was born on March 14th, 1941. James R. Clapper is currently 84 years old.
Where was James R. Clapper Born?
James R. Clapper was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA and is American.
What was the first book James R. Clapper wrote?
The first book written by James R. Clapper was Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book James R. Clapper wrote?
His most recently released work was Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence on May 22nd, 2018.
Will there be any more books by James R. Clapper?
James R. Clapper does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has James R. Clapper written?
James R. Clapper has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.