E. William Henry | |
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| 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 | (1929-03-04)March 4, 1929 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2022(2022-01-31) (aged 92) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, includingEmil Henry |
| Parents |
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| Education | Vanderbilt University Law School |
Emil William Henry (March 4, 1929 – January 31, 2022) served as chairman of theFederal Communications Commission from June 2, 1963, to May 1, 1966, as a self-described KennedyDemocrat.[1][2][3][4]
Henry attended local elementary schools. AttendedThe Hill School, graduated Cum Laude in 1947, then enrolled inYale University graduated with BA degree.[5] Henry became interested in broadcast radio working on the Yale radio station WYBC.[5]
After college Henry entered the US Navy in 1951 inOfficer candidate school(OCS), receiving a commission as an ensign in Navy reserve. Henry as assigned to the destroyerUSS Bausell. For the next three years Henry was the ship'sGunnery officer.[5] He was discharged in 1954 with a rank ofLieutenant (junior grade) (LTJG)[4]
Henry graduated from Vanderbuilt University Law school in 1954[4]
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| Preceded by | Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission June 1963 – May 1966 | Succeeded by |
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