James B. Adams
Attorney, legislator, director of the FBI
James Blackburn Adams (December 21, 1926 – April 25, 2020) was an American attorney and politician. He served as an acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from February 15, 1978 through February 23, 1978. [1] He was born in Corsicana, Texas.
James B. Adams | |
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Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
Acting | |
In office February 15, 1978 – February 23, 1978 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Clarence M. Kelley |
Succeeded by | William H. Webster |
Personal details | |
Born | James Blackburn Adams December 21, 1926 Corsicana, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 2020 Kerrville, Texas, U.S. | (aged 93)
Political party | Republican |
Education | Baylor University (BA, LLB) |
Adams died on April 25, 2020 in Kerrville, Texas of a suspected heart attack, aged 93.[2]
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