Svend Petersen

Svend Petersen (March 13, 1911 – January 18, 1992) was a Danish-born author, political researcher and analyst,[1] Trans-O-Gram puzzle creator, one of the four founding officers of The Red Circle of Washington, D.C.,[2][3] and a member of The Baker Street Irregulars.

Svend was born on March 13, 1911, in Kolding, Denmark, the son of Karen Elizabeth and Alarius Peter Vilhelm Petersen.

At 10 months of age, his parents immigrated with him to the United States, arriving at Ellis Island April 20, 1912, on board the RMS Celtic (1901).

[4][5] Little is known about his early life until about 1920 where the US Federal Census finds him living in Salem, Kenosha, Wisconsin with his mother, sister, brother and Uncle.

While Svend never played a 'front stage' role in American Politics, his dedication to research helped public officials clearly articulate issues affecting the United States.