Background
Hyde, Henry John was born on April 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Clay and Monica (Kelly) Hyde.
United States Representative from Illinois
Hyde, Henry John was born on April 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Clay and Monica (Kelly) Hyde.
Student, Duke University, 1944. Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University, 1946. Juris Doctor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1949.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Lewis University, 1982. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Allentown College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Campbell University.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Joseph's University. Doctor of Public Administration (honorary), Midwest College Engineering. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Illinois Benedictine College.
Member Illinois General Assembly, 1967-1974, majority leader, 1971—1972. Member United States Congress from 6th Illinois District, 1975—2007. Ranking member United States House Select Committee on Intelligence, 1985—1991.
Chairman United States House Judiciary Committee, 1995—2001, United States House International Relations Committee, 2001—2007. Served in United States Navy, 1944-1946, served in United States Naval Reserve, 1946-1968.
Member of American Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Club Chicago, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association.
Married Jeanne Simpson, November 8, 1947 (deceased 1992). Children: Henry J., Robert, Laura, Anthony. Married Judy Wolverton, November 23, 2006.