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Story June 27, 1927

The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

What is this article about?

Myron T. Herrick, US Ambassador to Paris, skillfully handled Charles Lindbergh's 1927 visit, turning it into a major diplomatic success that strengthened Franco-American relations. Herrick is praised for his vision and tact, earning a well-deserved vacation.

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HERRICK COMES HOME FOR REST: HE EARNED IT

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he teamed wisely with Herrick, and won every heart.

That the United States had in Paris an ambassador with vision to see in Lindbergh's coming a tremendous diplomatic opportunity, and the tact and skill to make the most of it, was a happy situation out of which new Franco-American history of far-reaching importance will be written.

Herrick earned many times over the vacation on which he has gone.

American diplomacy has been charged with bungling on more than one occasion, but there was none in the Lindbergh case.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Biography Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Herrick Diplomacy Lindbergh Visit Franco American Relations Ambassador Success

What entities or persons were involved?

Herrick Lindbergh

Where did it happen?

Paris

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Key Persons

Herrick Lindbergh

Location

Paris

Story Details

US Ambassador Herrick in Paris recognizes the diplomatic potential of Lindbergh's arrival, uses tact and skill to capitalize on it, fostering important Franco-American relations and earning a vacation.

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