Henry Ross Perot

Born:: June 27, 1930, Texarkana, Texas, USA
Died:: July 9, 2019, Dallas, Texas, USA
Nationality:: American
Profession(s):: Businessman, Politician, Philanthropist

Early Life and Education

Graduated from Texarkana High School.
Attended Texarkana Junior College.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1953.
Served in the U.S. Navy for four years.

Career and Major Achievements

Joined IBM as a salesman in 1957.
Founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962.
Sold EDS to General Motors in 1984.
Founded Perot Systems in 1988.
Ran as an independent candidate for President of the United States in 1992 and 1996.
Received an honorary knighthood (KBE) from Queen Elizabeth II in 1992 for his philanthropic efforts.

Notable Works

Established the Perot Foundation, focusing on education, health, and community development.
Led a privately funded effort to rescue two employees of EDS from Iran in 1979. This event was the basis for the book and film "On Wings of Eagles."
Authored the book "United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country" (1992).

Legacy and Impact

H. Ross Perot was a prominent figure in American business and politics, known for his entrepreneurial success, independent political campaigns, and philanthropic endeavors. He significantly impacted the nascent technology industry and brought deficit reduction to the forefront of national political discourse.

Further Information

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