Background
Handley, William J. was born on December 17, 1918 in Netherlands Guiana, (parents American citizens).
Handley, William J. was born on December 17, 1918 in Netherlands Guiana, (parents American citizens).
Student of University London, 1935-1937.
Announcer, program writer for broadcasting station Assigned State Department, 1948-1949, labor adviser Bureau Near East, South Asian and African Affairs, 1949-1951, Office Assistant Chief public affairs officer, attache, New Delhi, 1954-1955.
Assigned United States Information Agency, Washington, 1955-1961, chief Near East policy staff, 1955-1956, deputy assistant director
Director, 1957-1961; assistant secretary for Near Eastern affairs Department State, 1964-1969. Director Cabinet committee