Harvey V. Higley

Harvey Vanzandt Higley (October 26, 1892 – October 15, 1986)

Biography

He 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]

Higley died on October 15, 1986.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Wisconsin alumnus Volume 88, Number 2 (Jan. 1987)
  2. ↑ ANSUL: Who We Are
  3. 1 2 The New York Times Obituaries: Harvey V. Higley
  4. ↑ "The Wisconsin engineer" Volume 46, Number 6 (March 1942)
  5. 1 2 Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public Affairs. "Facts about the Department of Veterans Affairs" (January 2009)
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ Marinette EagleHerald, November 9, 2008, "Higley helped establish Veterans Day"

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