Background
Peterson, Douglas Brian was born on June 26, 1935 in Omaha.
Peterson, Douglas Brian was born on June 26, 1935 in Omaha.
Graduate, National War College, 1975. Bachelor, University Tampa, 1976. Postgraduate, University Central Michigan, 1977.
Commissioned United States Air Force, 1954, advanced through grades to colonel, retired, 1980. Executive Cathode Ray Terminal Computers, 1984-1990. Member faculty Florida State University, 1985-1990.
Member United States Congress from 2nd Florida District, 1991-1996. United States ambassador to Vietnam United States Department State, Hanoi, 1997—2001. President Peterson International, Inc., since 2001.
Prisoner of war, Vietnam.
Founder, Chief Executive Officer The Alliance for Safe Children. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Academy Diplomacy, Council American Ambassadors, American Legion.
Married Carlotta Ann Neal (deceased). Children: Michael, Paula, Douglas (deceased). Married Vi Peterson.