Harvey V. Higley
Male, Deceased Person
1892 – 1986
Who was Harvey V. Higley?
Harvey V. Higley was born in Cheshire, Ohio, and studied chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating in October 1915. 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 and chairman of the board.
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. 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, where he helped to establish Veterans Day as a US Holiday. Higley held the position until November 1957 when he retired and returned to Wisconsin.
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- Born
- 1892
Cheshire - Also known as
- Harvey Higley
- Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Died
- Oct 16, 1986
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on July 23, 2013
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