| Harvey Higley | |
| Office: | Administrator of Veterans Affairs |
| President: | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Term Start: | July 22, 1953 |
| Term End: | November 13, 1957 |
| Predecessor: | Carl Gray |
| Successor: | Sumner Whittier |
| Birth Name: | Harvey Vanzandt Higley |
| Birth Date: | 12 February 1893 |
| Birth Place: | Cheshire, Ohio, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
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] where he helped to establish Veterans Day as a US Holiday.[6] Higley held the position until November 1957 when he retired and returned to Wisconsin.[7]
Higley died on October 15, 1986.[3]