Herman W. Nickel

Herman W. Nickel (born October 23, 1928) was United States Ambassador to South Africa during the Reagan administration.[1] He was born in Berlin, Germany. Abitur, Arndt-Gymnasium Dahlem (Berlin, West); A.B., Union College, Schenectady, NY, 1951; Married to Phyllis Fritchey, (died in 2003), daughter of Clayton Fritchey. One son, Clayton A. Nickel, LLB, Syracuse University College of Law.[2]

Herman W. Nickel
1985, on left
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

Career

President Reagan announced his intention to nominate Nickel for the post on 24 February 1982.[2] Nickel presented his credentials on April 20,[3] succeeding the incumbent, William B. Edmondson, and preceding Edward Perkins in 1986.[1]

Nickel was a correspondent for Time, Inc. in the Republic of South Africa, Tokyo, London, and Bonn prior to his appointment.[2]

References

1. "South Africa". US Department of State. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
2. "Nomination of Herman W. Nickel To Be United States Ambassador to South Africa". American Presidency Project. University of Santa Barbara. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
3. "Herman W. Nickel (1928-)". US Department of State Office of the Historian. Retrieved 31 January 2010.