Career
In 1931, he convinced businessman Vincent Bendix to sponsor the Bendix Trophy Race, a transcontinental speed dash open to men and women. Henderson was awarded the L"Ordre de "Etoile Noire de Benin for his service in World World War II as the United States. Air Force Military Commissioner of Dakar. He built the Shadow Mountain Club in 1948.
With its glamorous figure-eight swimming pool and high-dive competitions, the club drew celebrities, presidents, and future residents.
The award is given to a living individual or group whose vision, leadership, or skill has made a significant and lasting contribution to the promotion and advancement of aviation or space activity. Henderson was married to actress Marian Marsh.
Many of Henderson"s personal papers are stored at the Western Reserve Historical Society.