Peter H. Dominick
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.
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 July 7, 1915 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1981 (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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