Webster, who died at 101, is the only individual to have led both the FBI and the CIA. He was appointed FBI director in 1978 during a time of scrutiny over the bureau's past, including its illegal activities. Webster aimed to restore integrity within the agency, which was struggling with a legacy of lawlessness. Chosen by President Jimmy Carter, he promised to uphold the Constitution and worked to control the older practices of the bureau, often referred to as the Hoover hard hats, taking several years to achieve this transformation.
William H. Webster transitioned from being the only leader of both the FBI and the CIA to restoring integrity and legality within the FBI during a challenging era.
Webster's tenure as FBI director coincided with the agency's struggle to overcome its tumultuous history, marked by warrantless wiretaps and other illegal activities.
After being chosen by President Jimmy Carter, Webster aimed to enforce the Constitution within the FBI, eventually bringing order and legality to the agency.
Control over the Bureau's entrenched practices, referred to as the Hoover hard hats, took Webster several years to establish as he pushed for accountability.
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