Arthur Henderson was born on 13th September 1863 in England. He disagreed with those politicians who believed Germany should be harshly treated after the First World War, and as a result of the nationalist fervour of the 1918 general election, he los
t his seat.
After the 1929 general election victory, Ramsay MacDonald appointed Henderson as his Foreign Secretary. In this post Henderson attempted to reduce political tensions in Europe. Diplomatic relations were re-established with the Soviet Union and Henderson gave his full support to the League of Nations by arguing for international arbitration, demilitarization, and collective security.
A strong believer in arbitration and industrial co-operation, Henderson opposed the formation of the General Federation of Trade Unions as he believed it would increase the frequency of industrial disputes.
In 1934, his work was recognized when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Arthur Henderson died on 20th October 1935, in London.
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