Historical clue formulations

• Management positions — 2023-11-15
• Directs, in Hollywood lingo — 2022-12-23
• Steering equipment on ships — 2022-12-05
• Leadership positions — 2013-07-23
• Pilots — 2009-12-09
• 1960's-70's C.I.A. chief — 2002-11-17
• Sen. Jesse from North Carolina — 1999-12-13
• Conservatism icon — 1998-11-13