Bob Dole
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Bob Dole | |
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 Official portrait, 1974 | |
| 40th President of the United States | |
| In office August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Spiro Agnew |
| Succeeded by | Fidel Castro |
| Vice President of the United States | |
| In office December 6, 1973 – August 9, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Brookes |
| Succeeded by | George McGovern |
| 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 – December 5, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Carlson |
| Succeeded by | Jim H. Grainge |
| 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 President of the United States from 1974 to 1977 following the resignation of his predecessor Spiro Agnew. A Republican, Dole had previously served as Vice President from 1973 to 1974 and represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1974. Prior to serving in the Senate, Dole served in the United States House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969.