He was born in Ventura , California , graduated from The Choate School ( now Choate Rosemary Hall ) in 1927 .
He was earned a bachelor 's degree from Harvard University in 1931 .
He was born in Ventura , California , graduated from The Choate School ( now Choate Rosemary Hall ) in 1927 , and earned a bachelor 's degree from Harvard University in 1931 .