Harvey V. Higley (1892 – October 16, 1986) was born in Cheshire, Ohio, and studied chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating in October 1915.[1] After serving in World War I he went to work for the Ansul Chemical Company of Marinette, Wisconsin, which specialized in making fire retardant chemicals. Higley eventually became the company's president (1938–48)[2] and chairman of the board.[3]
Higley was also active in politics and veteran’s affairs. He joined the American Legion and served as Wisconsin State Commander from 1941 to 1942.[4] From 1947 to 1953 he was chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. In July 1953 President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Higley to be the Administrator of Veterans Affairs,[5][6] where he helped to establish Veterans Day as a US Holiday.[7] Higley held the position until November 1957 when he retired and returned to Wisconsin.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Wisconsin alumnus Volume 88, Number 2 (Jan. 1987)
- ↑ ANSUL: Who We Are
- ↑ The New York Times Obituaries: HARVEY V. HIGLEY
- ↑ "The Wisconsin engineer" Volume 46, Number 6 (March 1942)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public Affairs. "Facts about the Department of Veterans Affairs" (January 2009)
- ↑ Federal Records Division, National Archives and Records Administration. United States Government Organization Manual, 1956–1957. Washington, D.C., Government Printing Office. 1956 -1957. p. 522
- ↑ Marinette EagleHerald, November 9, 2008, "Higley helped establish Veterans Day"
External links[]
- Papers of Harvey V. Higley, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library
- A film clip "Longines Chronoscope with Harvey V. Higley" is available for free download at the Internet Archive [more]
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