Lyndon Lowell Olson, Jr.
| 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 | March 7, 1947 Waco, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kay Woodward Olson |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
| Profession | Banker |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Lyndon Lowell Olson, Jr. (born March 7, 1947) is an American politician and diplomat. [1]
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. Since 2009, he has served on the Board of Trustees for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and of the Council of American Ambassadors.
| 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. |