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Val Peterson
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.
Background.
Peterson was born in Oakland, Nebraska the son of Henry C. Peterson and Hermanda (Swanberg) Peterson. He received his BA degree from Wayne
1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948, and featured incumbent Governor Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Frank Sorrell, to win a second two-year term in office.
Democratic primary.
Democratic primary Candidates.
- Frank Sorrell, former member of the Nebraska Legislature
Republican primary.
Republican primary Candidates.
- Roland Max Anderson
- Lloyd M. Ewing
- Val Peterson, incumbent Governor
- Andrew E. Swanson
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