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L. Patrick Gray, Watergate-Era FBI Director, Dies

Published July 6, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT
L. Patrick Gray served as acting FBI director in 1972-73.
L. Patrick Gray served as acting FBI director in 1972-73.

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