Roland Sletor Morris

Roland Sletor Morris (March 11, 1874 – November 23, 1945)[1] was a U.S. diplomat and politician. He was the American ambassador to Japan from 1917 to 1920. In 1934, he lost the Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Senate primary to Joseph Guffey, who was subsequently elected.[2]

He was one of the founding partners of the law firm of Duane Morris, in Philadelphia.[3]

References

  1. Princeton University Library Finding Aids: Morris, Roland S. (Roland Sletor), 1874-1945
  2. "Pennsylvania Oracle". Time Magazine. 1934-05-28. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
  3. Duane Morris firm history
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
George Guthrie
U.S. Ambassador to Japan
19171920
Succeeded by
Charles B. Warren


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