John C. McLucas

John C. McLucas was an American government official who served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1973 to 1976. He played a key role in overseeing U.S. intelligence operations and was involved in managing national security during a complex period that included the Watergate scandal and Cold War tensions. Prior to his CIA leadership, he held various government positions, including Assistant Secretary of the Navy. McLucas's career was marked by efforts to modernize intelligence agencies and promote accountability within the intelligence community.