Date of Birth: February 4, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
James Danforth “Dan” Quayle was born on February 4, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 44th Vice President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush. Quayle’s early life was marked by a relocation to Arizona, where he attended grade school. He later returned to his home state to attend DePauw University, earning a B.A. in political science in 1969. Following his undergraduate studies, Quayle earned a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1974. Quayle entered politics in 1976 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served two terms before moving to the U.S. Senate in 1980. Known for his conservative views, Quayle was a strong advocate for military strength and traditional family values. His relatively youthful age and perceived inexperience became focal points when George H. W. Bush selected him as his running mate in the 1988 presidential election. Following their victory, Quayle’s vice presidency was often marred by public gaffes and media scrutiny, yet he was a steadfast supporter of the administration’s policies. Post-politics, Quayle has remained active in public life, authoring books, engaging in business ventures, and occasionally offering political commentary.
5 Interesting Facts about Dan Quayle
1. Dan Quayle is the son of James C. Quayle, a newspaper publisher.
2. He served in the Indiana National Guard during the Vietnam War era.
3. Quayle’s vice presidency was often overshadowed by media coverage of his verbal gaffes.
4. He authored three books, including his memoir, “Standing Firm.”
5. Quayle was the Chairman of Cerberus Global Investments, a private equity firm.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dan Quayle
1. “I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future.”
2. “Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child.”
3. “The future will be better tomorrow.”
4. “What a waste it is to lose one’s mind. Or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is.”
5. “I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy – but that could change.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Dan Quayle’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
Dan Quayle and his wife, Marilyn Tucker Quayle, have three children: 1. Tucker Quayle 2. Benjamin Eugene Quayle 3. Corinne Quayle
Relevant Links
1. [Dan Quayle – Biography](https://www.biography.com/political-figure/dan-quayle
2. [Dan Quayle – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Quayle
3. [Dan Quayle – The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/dan-quayle
5. [Dan Quayle – CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2013/05/02/us/dan-quayle-fast-facts
