Peter H. Dominick
American politician (1915–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Senator Dominick" redirects here. For the New York State Senate member, see D. Clinton Dominick III.
Peter Hoyt Dominick (July 7, 1915 – March 18, 1981) was an American diplomat, politician and lawyer from Colorado. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the United States Senate from 1963 to 1975. His uncle, Howard Alexander Smith, was a U.S. Senator from New Jersey from 1944 to 1959.
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Quick Facts United States Ambassador to Switzerland, President ...
Peter H. Dominick | |
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United States Ambassador to Switzerland | |
In office April 25, 1975 – July 10, 1975 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Shelby Cullom Davis |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel Davis |
United States Senator from Colorado | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | John A. Carroll |
Succeeded by | Gary Hart |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Byron Johnson |
Succeeded by | Donald Brotzman |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Hoyt Dominick (1915-07-07)July 7, 1915 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 1981(1981-03-18) (aged 65) Hobe Sound, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery, Denver |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Yale University (BA, LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | United States Army Air Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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