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Elizabeth Dole

(1936) Politician United States

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Elizabeth Dole is a politician from the United States, best known for Hearts Touched with Fire.

Quick Facts About Elizabeth Dole

Born
July 29, 1936
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Hearts Touched with Fire
Spouse
Bob Dole

About Elizabeth Dole

Mary Elizabeth Alexander Dole is an American attorney, author, and politician who served as a United States senator from North Carolina from 2003 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in five presidential administrations, including as U.S. Secretary of Transportation under Ronald Reagan from 1983 to 1987 and as U.S. Secretary of Labor under Reagan's successor, George H. W. Bush, from 1989 until 1990. Dole then left government to serve as president of the American Red Cross from 1991 to 1999; she departed from that position to seek the Republican nomination in the 2000 presidential election, but eventually withdrew from the race.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom National Women's Hall of Fame Arthur S. Flemming Award Maxwell Finland Award North Carolina Award for Public Service

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