Background
CATTO, Henry was born on December 6, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Edward Catto and Maureen (nee Halsell) Catto.
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CATTO, Henry was born on December 6, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Edward Catto and Maureen (nee Halsell) Catto.
Bachelor, Williams College, 1952. Juris Doctor (honorary), University Aberdeen, 1990.
Partner Catto & Catto, San Antonio, 1955—2003, retired, 2003. Deputy representative Organization American States, Washington, 1969-1971. Ambassador to El Salvador, 1971-1973.
United States chief protocol White House, Washington, 1974-1976. Ambassador to United Nations, Geneva, 1976-1977. Assistant secretary defense Pentagon, Washington, 1981-1983.
Vice chairman H & C Communications, 1983-1989. Ambassador to United Kingdom, 1989-1991. Director United States Information Agency, Washington, 1991-1993.
Adjunct professor University Texas, San Antonio, since 1993. Member Council on Foreign Relations, New York City, 1973. Vice chairman The Aspen Institute, since 1993.
Chairman Atlantic Council United States, 1999—2007, chairman emeritus, since 2007.
Board Directors, Sovran/D.C. National Bank. Council on Foreign Relations 1979.
Running, tennis.
Married Jessica Oveta Hobby, February 15, 1958. Children: Heather, John, William, Elizabeth.