Herman W. Nickel
Herman W. Nickel | |
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.jpg) Herman W. Nickel in 1985 | |
| United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
| In office April 20, 1982 – October 4, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | William B. Edmondson |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Perkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1928 Berlin, Weimar Republic |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Alma mater | Union College Syracuse University College of Law |
Herman William Nickel (born October 23, 1928) was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to South Africa from 1982 to 1986.[1] He was born in Berlin, Germany and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York in the United States in 1951. Nickel married Phyllis Fritchey, daughter of Clayton Fritchey, and had one son, Clayton A. Nickel. He then received a Bachelor of Laws from the Syracuse University College of Law.[2]
Career
President Ronald Reagan announced his intention to nominate Nickel for the post on 24 February 1982.[2] Nickel presented his credentials on April 20,[3] succeeding William B. Edmondson in the post. He was succeeded by Edward Perkins in 1986.[1]
Nickel was a correspondent for Time, Inc. in South Africa, Tokyo, London, and Bonn prior to his appointment.[2]
References
- ^ a b "South Africa". US Department of State. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ a b c "Nomination of Herman W. Nickel To Be United States Ambassador to South Africa". American Presidency Project. University of Santa Barbara. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ "Herman W. Nickel (1928-)". US Department of State Office of the Historian. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
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