Background
Peterson,, Lynn Nicholai was born on April 15, 1927 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Lynn Nicholai and Laurel (McKinney) Peterson.
Peterson,, Lynn Nicholai was born on April 15, 1927 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Lynn Nicholai and Laurel (McKinney) Peterson.
AB, Harvard University, 1951. Bachelor of Laws, 1951.
Attorney Department State, Washington, 1954—1961. Judge board review, 1961—1967. Special assistant to director Passport Office, Washington, 1967—1974.
Acting deputy director, 1975—1976. Deputy director, 1976—1977. Director special operations Passport Services, Washington, 0789—1981.
Director evaluations, plans, 1986. Lecturer Army JAQ School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1968. Contributor Whiteman's Digest International Law, 1969.
President Department State Recreation Association, Washington, 1962—1967. Vice president, founder American Indian Cultural Foundation, Washington, 1965—1969. President Cornerstone Club, Washington, 1966.
Sub-chairman, 69, Inaugural Ball Committee, Washington, 1968—1969. President Rhygate Homeowners Association, Springfield, Virginia, 1974. With United States Army, 1945-1947.
The state should not attempt to control the church, nor should the church seek to dominate the state. The separation of church and state should not be misconstrued as the abolition of all religious expression from public life.
The strong feature of Methodism is the role of local people take for the fabric of church buildings and manses and for the handling of money. They share with ordained ministers the role of setting direction for the churches in a particular area or 'circuit'.
Member of New York Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Harvard (New York, Washington), Capitol Hill (Washington).
Married Elizabeth Ann Manning McCue, May 20, 1972 (deceased August 1983).