Henry Skillman Breckinridge

Biography

Henry Skillman Breckinridge dedicated his legal mind to the service of his country, advocating for measured diplomacy and serving in key roles that bridged Washington and Paris with a conviction that law could steady international relations.

After years of practice and public service, he remained a thoughtful mentor to younger attorneys and diplomats, and when he died in 1960 his many admirers laid him to rest at Lexington Cemetery.