Henry G. Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary of State | |
| In office November 1950 – December 22, 1951 (his death) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Garland Bennett December 14, 1886 Nevada County, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1951 Tehran, Iran |
| Spouse | Vera Pearl Connell (m. January 27, 1913–December 22, 1951) |
| Children | 5 children |
| Alma mater | Ouachita Baptist College (BA) University of Oklahoma (MA) Columbia University (PhD) |
| Profession | Educator, public official |
Henry G. Bennett (December 14, 1886 – December 22, 1951) was a prominent educational figure in Oklahoma. He served as the president of both Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma State University. He was appointed by President Harry S. Truman as the first director of the Point Four Program, a technical assistance program for developing nations.