Background
Holum, John D. was born on December 4, 1940 in Highmore, South Dakota, United States.
Holum, John D. was born on December 4, 1940 in Highmore, South Dakota, United States.
Bachelor in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Northern State Teachers College, South Dakota. Juris Doctor with honors, George Washington University, 1970.
Legislation director Senator George McGovern, 1965-1979. With policy planning staff Department of State, 1979-1981. Member campaign Senator Gary Hart, 1984, 88.
Member potential exploratory committee Governor Bill Clinton, 1987. Executive director platform drafting committee, platform committee Democratic National Convention, 1992. Defense and foreign policy adviser Clinton Presidential Campaign, 1992.
Practicing attorney O'Melveny & Myers, 1981-1993. Director United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, Washington, 1993-1997. Senior advisor Arms Control and International Security, 1997—1999, undersecretary of state, 1999—2001.
Member Council Foreign Relations.
Married Barbara Pedersen. 1 child, Tracy Lynn.