Bob Dole

Your complete guide to Bob Dole; including news, articles, pictures, and videos. In 1997 he successfully ran for president of the U.S. Senate against Barry Goldwater of Massachusetts, who was defeated by Dole.

Dole is known for his long relationship with both conservative politicians and conservative businessmen, including the late Ron Paul and Robert Foulkes, and of being one of the leading businessmen involved in politics from...

• President: Ronald Reagan
• Deputy: Alan Simpson Trent Lott
• Preceded by: Elmo J. Mahoney
• Succeeded by: R. C. Williams
• Constituency: 6th district (1961–1963) 1st district (1963–1969)
• Born: Robert Joseph Dole (1923-07-22) July 22, 1923 (age 97) Russell, Kansas, U.S.
• Political party: Republican
• Spouse(s): Phyllis Holden ​ ​ (m. 1948; div. 1972) ​ Elizabeth Hanford ​ (m. 1975) ​
• Children: 1 daughter
• Education: Washburn University (BA, LLB)
• Allegiance: United States
• Branch/service: United States Army
• Years of service: 1942–1948
• Unit: 10th Mountain Division
• Battles/wars: World War II (WIA)
• Awards: Bronze Star Purple Heart