Val Peterson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Val Peterson

American diplomat

Date of Birth: 18-Jul-1903

Place of Birth: Oakland, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 17-Oct-1983

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Frederick Valdemar Erastus Peterson (July 18, 1903 – October 17, 1983), also known as Val Peterson, was an American politician who served as the 26th Governor of Nebraska from 1947 to 1953; as director of the Federal Civil Defense Administration from 1953–1957; as U.S.
ambassador to Denmark 1957–1961; and as U.S.
Ambassador to Finland, 1969–1973.