Barry McCaffrey
Barry McCaffrey | |
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| File:Barry McCaffrey.jpg | |
| 4th Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy | |
| In office February 29, 1996 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Lee Brown |
| Succeeded by | John P. Walters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barry Richard McCaffrey November 17, 1942 Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Relatives | William J. McCaffrey (father) |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) American University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg United States |
| Branch/service | File:Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army |
| Years of service | 1964–1996 |
| Rank | File:US Army O10 shoulderboard rotated.svg General |
| Commands | 24th Infantry Division U.S. Southern Command |
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Barry Richard McCaffrey (born November 17, 1942) is a former United States Army officer and current news commentator, professor and business consultant. He served on U.S. President Bill Clinton's Cabinet as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy from 1996 to 2001. He received three Purple Heart medals during his service in the Vietnam War, two Silver Stars, and two Distinguished Service Crosses — the second-highest U.S. Army award for valor.[1]
References[change]
- ↑ "Clinton Names General McCaffrey as "Drug Czar" Nominee". National Drug Strategy Network - The Criminal Justice Foundation. 1996.
Other websites[change]
- McCaffrey Associates, McCaffrey's company
- McCaffrey Appearances on C-SPAN
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