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Bob Dole (née Robert Joseph Dole)

Memorial Page for Bob Dole (née Robert Joseph Dole)

Jul 22, 1923 – Dec 5, 2021(98 years)Died in:Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

American politician

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Biography

Cause of Death

lung cancer

Children

1

Religion

Methodism

Burial Place

Arlington National Cemetery

Occupation(3)

Awards(7)

Presidential Citizens MedalPresidential Medal of FreedomWorld Food PrizeTheodore Roosevelt AwardHoratio Alger AwardCommander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandOrder of Merit of the Republic of Poland

Spouse(2)

Elizabeth DolePhyllis Holden

Education(3)

University of KansasUniversity of ArizonaWashburn University

Bob Dole (* July 22, 1923 in Russell; † December 5, 2021 in Washington, D.C.) was an american politician. He was 98 years old. He was married to Elizabeth Dole and Phyllis Holden. He had 1 child. His education included University of Kansas, University of Arizona and Washburn University. His faith was Methodism. He received 7 awards, including Presidential Citizens Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom. His cause of death was lung cancer. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Life Events

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Born in Russell, Russell County

1923

University of Kansas

1941

until 1943

Married Phyllis Holden

1948

until 1972

University of Arizona

1948

until 1949

Married Elizabeth Dole

1975

until 2021

Presidential Medal of Freedom

1997

Theodore Roosevelt Award

1998

World Food Prize

2008

Died in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia (lung cancer)

2021

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Bob Dole (née Robert Joseph Dole). Forever remembered.