Bob Dole
Bob Dole | |
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 Official portrait, 1974 | |
| 42nd President of the United States | |
| In office January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 | |
| Vice President | Jeane Kirkpatrick |
| Preceded by | George H.W. Bush |
| Succeeded by | Paul Wellstone |
| 45th Vice President of the United States | |
| In office January 20, 1985 – January 20, 1989 | |
| President | George H.W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Paul Laxalt |
| Succeeded by | Jeane Kirkpatrick |
| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 15, 1971 – January 19, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Rogers Morton |
| Succeeded by | George Bush |
| United States Senator from Kansas | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Carlson |
| Succeeded by | Larry Winn |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Wint Smith |
| Succeeded by | Keith Sebelius |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Joseph Dole July 22, 1923 (age 96) Russell, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | Robin |
| Education | Washburn University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1948 |
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| Unit | 10th Mountain Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22, 1923) is an American former politician and attorney who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. A Republican, Dole had previously served as the 45th vice president from 1985 to 1989 under George H.W. Bush. Prior to serving as vice president, he represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1985 and served in the United States House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969.