Arthur Henderson as Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson's period as Foreign Secretary was the high point of his career, and also probably the most satisfying part of his life. During this period he went from strength to strength at home and abroad. Henderson did not look the part of a diplomat, he had no foreign languages or social skills, yet few who ever worked in the Foreign office had either his skill or experience in negotiation. His capacity to choose and handle men, and his wide and concise knowledge both of the people and the problems of which he had to deal were greatly admired. He was never out for himself, or even for his country, he was out to achieve a working