Harvey Vanzandt Higley (October 26,1892 –October 15,1986) 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]
Higley died on October 15,1986. [3]
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