1947

Dan Quayle

vice president of the United States from 1989 to 1993

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Born

1947-02-04, Indianapolis

Birthplace state

Indiana

Biography

James Danforth Quayle was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1947. He served in the Indiana National Guard and worked as a lawyer and businessman. Quayle represented Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981 and in the Senate from 1981 to 1989 as a member of the Republican Party. He served as the 44th vice president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush.

Occupation

Dan Quayle is recorded as a jurist, a politician, a vice president, a businessperson and a lawyer, born in Indiana (b. 1947).

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Frequently asked about Dan Quayle

Who was Dan Quayle?

Dan Quayle was vice president of the United States from 1989 to 1993, born in Indiana (1947).

When and where was Dan Quayle born?

Dan Quayle was born on 1947-02-04 in Indianapolis.

What was Dan Quayle known for?

Dan Quayle is recorded as a jurist, a politician, a vice president, a businessperson and a lawyer.

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