| Lyndon L. Olson, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Sweden | |
| In office 1998–2001 |
|
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Siebert |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Waco, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kay Woodward Olson |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
| Profession | Banker |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Lyndon Lowell Olson, Jr. (born 1947) is an American politician and diplomat.
In 1997 Olson was nominated by President Clinton to be Ambassador to Sweden and went on to serve in this capacity until 2001. Olson served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 until 1978.
Olson was appointed "The Swedish-American of 2002" by the Vasa Order of America. [1]
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tom Moore, Jr. |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 35-2 (Waco) 1973–1978 |
Succeeded by Joe Gibson |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Thomas L. Siebert |
U.S. Ambassador to Sweden 1997–2001 |
Succeeded by Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. |