Franklin S. Forsberg
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Franklin S. Forsberg, (October 21, 1905 - March 3, 2002), was an American publisher and diplomat.
Franklin S. Forsberg was born i Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents of Swedish heritage. He received his B.A. from the University of Utah in 1930 and hit M.B.A. from New York University in 1931.[1] In 1942 he joined the United States Army, where he rose to the rank of rank of colonel where he helped start the publications Yank and Stars and Stripes.[2] After a career as publisher, Forsberg was appointed U.S. ambassador to Sweden in 1981, a position he served in until 1985.
Forsberg was appointed "The Swedish-American of 1986" by the Vasa Order of America. [3]
Forsberg knew some Swedish but did not speak the language.
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- ^ President Reagan nominates Forsberg
- ^ U.S. Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame
- ^ Swedish-American of the year
| Preceded by Rodney O'Gliasain Kennedy-Minott |
U.S. Ambassador to Sweden 1981 -1985 |
Succeeded by Gregory J. Newell |
