Background
Henry, Laurin Luther was born on May 23, 1921 in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Son of Laurimer Luther and Jeanette Belle (Wagner) Henry.
Henry, Laurin Luther was born on May 23, 1921 in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Son of Laurimer Luther and Jeanette Belle (Wagner) Henry.
After serving in the United States. Navy from 1942 to 1946, he received his Masters and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago in 1948 and 1960, respectively.
Henry earned his Bachelor"s degree from DePauw University, graduating with honors in 1942. Henry worked as a staff assistant at the Public Administration Clearing House in Washington, District of Columbia, from 1952 to 1955, before moving to the Brookings Institution, an independent research institute, as a research associate. He was the primary research associate for the Brookings Institution 1960 - 1961 Study on Presidential Transition.
In 1961, Henry became part of the Brookings Institution senior staff
Along with contributing to various publications, Henry wrote Presidential Transitions in 1960 and The Presidential Election and Transition, 1960 - 1961 in 1961. Henry also served as a consultant to the Alaska State Commission and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Fellow National Academy Public Administration (senior ). Member National Association Schools Public Affairs and Administration (president 1971-1972), American Society Public Administration, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Kathleen Jane Stephan, May 18, 1946. Children– Stephanie Jane, Robin Leigh.