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About Elizabeth Dole
Elizabeth Dole is an American attorney, author and legislator who worked with the Nixon, Reagan, and Bush administrations.
Background
Dole was born as Mary Elizabeth Alexander, to parents John Van Hanford and Mary Ella.
Dole attended Duke University where she graduated with honors and was selected for Phi Beta Kappa.
She further went to Harvard Law School, where she attained a degree in law and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Career
Dole's career is characterized by a series of political activities. She was the Deputy Special Assistant for Consumer Affairs during the Nixon Administration, a job which earmarked her career in public safety, and for which she further received several honors.
Later In 2012, the National Safety Council presented her with their “Flame of Life Award” as one of the century’s foremost leaders in safety.
Dole was the second woman who worked as president after the American Red Cross was formed in 1881 by Clara Barton.
During her tenure as president, she transformed the world’s largest humanitarian organization. She also worked as a volunteer in her first year.
Dole is behind the growth in the way the Red Cross handles the nation’s blood supply, making sure that blood is safe to transfer and receive.
Exiting the Red Cross, Dole vied for the Republican presidential nomination, making her the first female representative from a major political party.
Dole won the elections and was sworn-in in 2002. She became the first woman to represent North Carolina for the United States Senatorship.
In 2012, Dole started a foundation which took care of military Families: "The Elizabeth Dole Foundation". This foundation aimed to raise awareness and in turn support the 5.5 million families who cared for the nation’s wounded warriors.
Awards and Achievements
In 1995, Dole was selected to be part of the National Women's Hall of Fame.Elizabeth Dole Rank
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F.A.Q. about Elizabeth Dole
When is her birthday?
Elizabeth Dole's birthday is on July 29, 1936.
In how many days is her birthday?
Elizabeth's birthday is in 124 days
How old is she?
She is 87 years old.
Where is Elizabeth from?
She was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S..