Christian Herter

Christian Herter

March 28, 1895 – December 30, 1966

Christian Archibald Herter (1895–1966) was an American diplomat and Republican politician. He served as the 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957 and as U.S. secretary of state from 1959 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Offices held

Jan 3, 1943 – Jan 3, 1953
Jan 8, 1953 – Jan 3, 1957
Preceded by
Paul A. Dever
Succeeded by
Foster Furcolo
Apr 22, 1959 – Jan 20, 1961

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