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.
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Frederick Valdemar Erastus Peterson 18 July 1903 Oakland, Nebraska
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Died |
16 October 1983 (aged 80) Freemont, Nebraska
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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