Peter Christian | |
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Christian in April 2016
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President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
Assumed office 11 May 2015 |
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Vice President | Yosiwo George |
Preceded by | Manny Mori |
Personal details | |
Born |
Pohnpei, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (now Federated States of Micronesia) |
16 October 1947
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Maurina Weilbacher |
Alma mater | University of Hawaii, Manoa |
Peter M. Christian (born 16 October 1947) is the 8th President of the Federated States of Micronesia elected 11 May 2015. Peter M. Christian was elected as a senator in 2007 representing Pohnpei at-large and re-elected in 2011. He served as the Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Communication during his 2007 term in Congress.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Beauleen and Carl-Worswick administered the oath of office to Peter M. Christian and the vice president, and all the members of the 19th FSM Congress.