Bob Dole - Russell, KS
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N 38° 53.749 W 098° 51.659
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Bob Dole's Childhood Home is located at 1035 N. Maple in Russell, Kansas
Waymark Code: WM11GP6
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2019
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Bob Dole's childhood home is at the corner of Maple and W. 11th St. It's a brick structure, with white trim on windows and attic. Next to the sidewalk, in the grassy area and highly visible to passersby, is a stone monument with the words: Dole/1035 N. Maple. A small pot of flowers rests in front of this marker.
Nearby is Russell High School, where Bob graduated from in 1941. He served in the Army during World War II, then began a lengthy career as a lawyer and politician. President Ford chose Dole as his running mate in the 1976 election, which was won by Jimmy Carter. Dole won the Republican nomination in 1996, and lost to Bill Clinton.
(above information taken from Wikipedia)
Name of Famous Person: Bob Dole
Physical Address: 1035 N. Maple
What is this person famous for?:
Bob Dole was a US Senator (Kansas), a member of the US House of Representatives, and a candidate for US President. He has a long and varied career in politics.
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Personal Experience:
I had no idea when I stopped in Russell, Kansas, that this was the site of Bob Dole's Childhood home. What a surprise! The house is on Maple in a quiet neighborhood, and a marker lets visitors know this was Bob Dole's home.
Other information about area:
Bob Dole graduated from Russell High School in 1941
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