Bob Dole, 1923–2021
Kansas Republican Bob Dole, who served in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1996, died Sunday morning at 98 years old. A veteran of the Second World War, Dole was the last member of the “Greatest Generation” to run for President of the United States. As the 1996 GOP nominee, Dole offered himself to voters as “the bridge to a time of tranquility, faith, and confidence in action.”
Following his departure from elected office, Dole remained active in civic life. He served as chairman of the World War II Memorial Campaign, which raised funds to construct the National World War II Memorial. In his wheelchair, Dole would often greet fellow veterans from across the nation who visited the memorial in DC.