Elizabeth Dole
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth Hanford Dole (born July 29, 1936) was a United States Senator.[1] She was the Secretary of Transportation in Ronald Reagan's administration and the US Secretary of Labor for George H.W. Bush. She is the widow of former Senator Bob Dole, who ran for president but did not win.
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Elizabeth Dole | |
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United States Senator from North Carolina | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Jesse Helms |
Succeeded by | Kay Hagan |
20th United States Secretary of Labor | |
In office January 25, 1989 – November 23, 1990 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Ann Dore McLaughlin |
Succeeded by | Lynn Morley Martin |
8th United States Secretary of Transportation | |
In office February 7, 1983 – September 30, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Drew Lewis |
Succeeded by | James H. Burnley IV acting |
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Born | (1936-07-29) July 29, 1936 (age 87) Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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