Early Life and Education
Stephenson was born in Houston, Texas, and moved as a child with his family to Maysville, Oklahoma. After some public schooling, he started work as a printer's apprentice and was active in the Socialist Party.
During World War I, he enlisted in the Army and completed officers' training. He never served overseas. His training proved useful in his organizing and leading groups.
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