Pete Peterson | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Ambassador of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam | |
In office April 11, 1997 – July 15, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Raymond Burghardt |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Bill Grant |
Succeeded by | Allen Boyd |
Personal details | |
Born | Douglas Brian Peterson June 26, 1935 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Citizenship | Australian (since 2002) |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Awards | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Military service | |
Nickname(s) | "Pete" |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1954–1980 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson (born June 26, 1935) is an American politician. He was a United States Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War. He became the first United States Ambassador to Vietnam in 1997. He was an ambassador until July 2001.
Peterson was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1991 until 1997 for Florida's 2nd congressional district.[1]