Happy birthday! William Joseph Burns turns 70 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 70 on Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026.

Former Deputy Secretary of State William Joseph Burns is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician William Joseph Burns has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Burns, a cultural icon

Born in Fort Bragg on April 4, 1956, William Joseph Burns' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Burns' not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little William Joseph hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for William Joseph Burns as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, William Joseph, you're the best!

William Joseph Burns career in pictures

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