Bruce Cole
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Bruce Cole 🇺🇸

"Cole"
["American Humanist", "Chairman Of The Neh (2001–2009)", "Presidential Citizens Medal Recipient (2008)."]
Born c. 1939 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
Passed Away Jan 08, 2018 Washington, D.C., United States
Lifespan 79 years old
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"True leadership is not the exercise of power, but the empowerment of people."

Archival Overview

Bruce Milan Cole was a longtime professor of art history at Indiana University, a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., a member of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and the eighth Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to leadership.

Biographical Record

Bruce Cole (1939–2018) was an eminent United States figure whose career in leadership left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Bruce exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Bruce Milan Cole was a longtime professor of art history at Indiana University, a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., a member of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and the eighth Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities....

The passing of Bruce Cole on 2018-01-08 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.

Key Life Milestones

1974

Breakthrough and Professional Recognition

Achieved national recognition for foundational work and leadership in leadership.

2002

Lifetime Achievement and Global Impact

Honored with prestigious awards recognizing a lifetime of transformative impact and dedication.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery & Memorial Grounds
Washington, D.C., United States
GPS: 38.9072, -77.0369
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