Whit Peters | |
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| 19th United States Secretary of the Air Force | |
| In office July 30, 1999 – January 20, 2001 Acting: November 1, 1997 – July 30, 1999 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Sheila Widnall |
| Succeeded by | James G. Roche |
| United States Under Secretary of the Air Force | |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Rudy de Leon |
| Succeeded by | Carol A. DiBattiste |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1946 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) London School of Economics (MSc) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1969–1972 |
| Unit | Atlantic Fleet Intelligence |
Frederick Whitten Peters (born August 20, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska)[1][2] is a District of Columbia lawyer and senior level public official. His law practice specializes in civil and criminal litigation including contract fraud, antitrust, tax and security cases. He has served in several key positions within the U.S. federal government, including as Secretary of the Air Force.