Photo Of The Day

Dole

I found this photo from Roll Call particularly touching.

That’s Bob Dole giving a final salute to the casket of Daniel Inouye as it lies in state at the Capitol Building. Dole and Inouye first met at a military hospital in Washington, D.C. as the two men recovered from the injuries that they had sustained in battle during World War II. Dole was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in battle the day he was injured. Inouye, of course, recieved the Congressional Medal Of Honor.

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Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.

Comments

  1. OzarkHillbilly says:

    One soldier to another….

  2. michael reynolds says:

    It’s a sweet moment. From the same VA hospital to the Senate. And obviously Dole knows he’ll be there soon in an identical flag-draped coffin. Respect to both men.