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Elizabeth Dole

Withdrew from the race on Oct. 20, 1999

Political and career experience:
• President of the American Red Cross, 1991-99;
• Secretary of labor in the Bush administration, 1989-91;
• Secretary of transportation in the Reagan administration, 1983-87;
• Assistant to President Reagan for public liaison, 1981-83;
• Member of the Federal Trade Commission, 1973-79.

Party affiliation:
Republican

Educational background:
• B.A., Duke University, 1958;
• M.A., Harvard University, 1960;
• J.D., Harvard University, 1965.

Military experience:
None

Spouse:
Bob Dole

Children:
None

Religion:
Methodist

Birthdate:
July 29, 1936

OTHER PROFILES:


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USN&WR LINKS

The lady vanishes: And the guys instantly try to claim her votes. (11/1/99)

Friendly fire: Pssst, Bob Dole beats his wife. (5/31/99)

The woman who could beat George W.: Beneath the Southern charm, Elizabeth Dole is an awfully fierce competitor. (3/15/99)

Elizabeth Dole: An iron fist in a velvet glove. (8/19/96)

INTERVIEWS

For all the marbles: 'If I run, I'm doing it to win'. (3/15/99)

SPEECHES

Read the full text of Elizabeth Dole's speech, announcing her withdrawal from the presidential race. (10/20/99)