Livingston T. Merchant

1903–1976 (age 73)

Diplomat

Biography

Livingston T. Merchant served as a diplomat with patience and respect, helping to guide international relations with steady judgment.

His burial at Oak Hill Cemetery marks a career defined by thoughtful negotiation and a commitment to peaceful engagement.

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