E. William Henry
American politician (1929–2022)
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Emil William Henry (March 4, 1929 – January 31, 2022) served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from June 2, 1963, to May 1, 1966, as a self-described Kennedy Democrat.[1][2][3][4]
Lyndon B. Johnson
E. William Henry | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office June 2, 1963 – May 1, 1966 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Newton Minow |
| Succeeded by | Rosel Hyde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1929 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2022 (aged 92) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Sherrye Eileen Patton
(m. 1955) |
| Children | 3, including Emil Henry |
| Parents |
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| Education | Vanderbilt University Law School |
Early life and education
Henry attended local elementary schools. Attended The Hill School, graduated Cum Laude in 1947, then enrolled in Yale University graduated with BA degree.[5] Henry became interested in broadcast radio working on the Yale radio station WYBC.[5]
Navy commission
After college Henry entered the US Navy in 1951 in Officer candidate school(OCS), receiving a commission as an ensign in Navy reserve. Henry as assigned to the destroyer USS Bausell. For the next three years Henry was the ship's Gunnery officer.[5] He was discharged in 1954 with a rank of Lieutenant (junior grade) (LTJG)[4]
Law school
Henry graduated from Vanderbuilt University Law school in 1954 [4]
