Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole, vice-presidential nominee Jack Kemp, Elizabeth Dole, Joanne Kemp and Robin Dole with visit Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, August 17, 1996. They will be greeted by Governor Jim and Brenda Edgar. He will attend the Illinois State fair from 1:00pm to 2.30pm CDT. Media attending should be prepared to provide local or national media credentials with photo identification. All times are local.
WHO: Bob and Elizabeth Dole, Jack and Joanne Kemp, and Robin
Dole Governor Jim and Brenda Edgar
WHAT: Airport Arrival (Photo Opportunity Only)
WHERE: Garret Aviation-Capitol Airport
2 North Airport Drive
Springfield, IL
WHEN: Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 12:30am CDT
FACILITIES: 100 ft. Throw, Wild Sound
WHAT: Illinois State Fair
WHERE: Director's Lawn
Illinois State Fair
Springfield, IL
Press enter through Gate 7, Lot 21
WHEN: Saturday, August 17, 1996 from 12:30pm to 2 30pm CDT (Event Runs)
1:00pm to 2 30pm CDT (Doles & Kemps Attend)
Press should arrive by 11:30am CDT
FACILITIES: Mult, Riser, TV Lighting, 55 ft Throw
Robert Dole, Dole Campaign Press Release - Dole & Kemp to Visit Illinois Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/315587