Background
Dole, Robert J. was born on July 22, 1923 in Russell, Kansas, United States. Son of Doran R. and Bina Dole.
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Robert J. Dole
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Student, University Kansas, 1941-1943; student, University Arizona Bachelor of Arts, Washburn Municipal U., Topeka, 1952; Bachelor of Laws, Washburn Municipal U., Topeka, 1952; honorary Doctor of Laws, Washburn U., Topeka, 1969.
Career
Member, Kansas House of Representatives, 1951-1953; sole practice, Russell, Kansas, 1953-1961; Russell County attorney, 1953-1961; member, 87th Congress from 6th District, Kansas member, 88th-90th congresses from 1st District, Kansas member, United States Senate from Kansas, 1969-1996; chairman, Republican National Committee, 1971-1973; Senate majority leader, United States Senate from Kansas, 1985-1986; Senate Republican leader, United States Senate from Kansas, 1987-1996. Republican vice-presidential candidate, 1976. Republican presidential candidate, 1996.
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Membership
Chairman Dole Foundation Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1948, World World War World War II. Member American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, 4-H Fair Association, Masons, Shriners, Elks, Kiwanis, Kappa Sigma.
Connections
Married Elizabeth Hanford, December 1975.
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Awards
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Decorated Purple Heart (2), Bronze Star with 2 clusters. Recipient Horatio Alger award Horatio Alger Association Distinguished Americans, 1988, Presidential medal Freedom.Decorated Purple Heart (2), Bronze Star with 2 clusters. Recipient Horatio Alger award Horatio Alger Association Distinguished Americans, 1988, Presidential medal Freedom.