AKA Mary Elizabeth Alexander Hanford

Born: 29-Jul-1936
Birthplace: Salisbury, NC

Gender: Female
Religion: Presbyterian [1]
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Senator from North Carolina, 2003-09

Father: John Van Hanford, Sr. (d.)
Mother: Mary Ella Cathey (d. 14-Jan-2004)
Brother: John Van Hanford, Jr.
Boyfriend: Richard Jones (dated at Duke University)
Husband: Bob Dole (US Senator and Presidential candidate, m. 6-Dec-1975)

    High School: Boyden High School, Salisbury, NC (1954)
    University: BA Political Science, Duke University (1958)
    University: MA Education, Harvard University (1960)
    University: Oxford University
    Law School: JD, Harvard Law School (1965)

    US Senator, North Carolina (3-Jan-2003 to 3-Jan-2009)
    American Red Cross President (1991-2000)
    US Secretary of Labor (1989-90)
    US Secretary of Transportation (1983-87)
    US Federal Trade Commission (1973-79)
    Member of the Board of Gateway (2000-01)
    Alfalfa Club 1993
    Elizabeth Dole Committee
    Elizabeth Dole for President
    Friends of John Boehner
    George W. Bush for President
    John McCain 2008
    National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman (2005-)
    Partnership for Public Service Board of Governors
    W Stands for Women 2004
    Delta Delta Delta Sorority
    Phi Beta Kappa Society 31-May-1958
    National Women's Hall of Fame 1995
    Funeral: Jesse Helms (2008)

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