Louis Harris
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This article is about the American opinion pollster. For the English football player, see Louis Harris (footballer).
Louis Harris (January 6, 1921 ā December 17, 2016) was an American opinion polling entrepreneur, journalist, and author. He ran one of the best-known polling organizations of his time, Louis Harris and Associates, which conducted The Harris Poll. He followed Elmo Roper and George Gallup in using and improving the art and the techniques of opinion polling.
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Born | (1921-01-21)January 21, 1921 |
Died | December 17, 2016(2016-12-17) (aged 95) |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Occupation(s) | Public opinion analyst, journalist, author |
Years active | 1946ā2016 |
Known for | The Harris Poll |
Spouse | Florence Yard |
Children | Peter, Richard and Susan Yard Harris |
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