I-435 West KC-KS in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Robert Joseph Dole
Political Leader & Statesman
— July 22, 1923 • Russell, Kansas —
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1948.
Location. 39° 7.571′ N, 94° 49.427′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in I-435 West KC-KS. Marker can be reached from Village West Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1811 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Curtis (a few steps from this marker); Alfred Landon (a few steps from this marker); Dwight D. Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); William C. Menninger, MD (within shouting distance of this marker); Drag Racing (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor (within shouting distance of this marker); Susanna Madora Salter (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cameron Swayze (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.
Regarding Robert Joseph Dole. This is one of several sidewalk plaques placed on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex, which highlight notable people and inventions that came from the state of Kansas.
Also see . . . Bob Dole on Wikipedia. Dole (1923-2021) was Gerald Ford's running mate in the 1976 U.S. Presidential election, and was the Republican candidate for the 1996 Presidential election. After his loss to Bill Clinton, he left public office but remained active in political affairs. Dole is the first unsuccessful major party nominee for U.S. President and Vice-President. (Submitted on July 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.