(1854-1929)

Phillip de Laszlo (Fulop Elek Laszlo von Lombos) 1869-1937

On Loan courtesy of the Western Reserve Historical Society

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Herrick, America’s ambassador to France, was the first person to greet Charles Lindbergh in Paris at the conclusion of his world famous Trans-Atlantic flight.

Born in a cabin in Lorain County, Herrick came to Cleveland to study law. Admitted to the bar in 1878, he practiced law until 1886 when he organized the Euclid Avenue National Bank. He subsequently associated himself with Society Bank for Savings (now KeyBank).

Active in political circles, Herrick aided Marcus Hanna in grooming William McKinley for the presidency. He also served as governor of the State of Ohio from 1904 to 1906. Herrick was appointed Ambassador to France by William Howard Taft, but later replaced during the Wilson administration. Staying behind while the Germans advanced upon Paris, he aided many stranded Americans out of Europe. Subsequently, he was re-appointed Ambassador by Warren G. Harding. He died in Paris in 1929.

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