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The following are selected stories and editorials from the Journal-World archives and from 6News video reports about Bob Dole.

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6News: Dole says new institute to be monument to Kansas
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
(Updated Friday at 2:22 a.m.) The new Dole Institute is "a dream" and "a monument to Kansas" former Sen. Bob Dole said Tuesday morning during the dedication ceremonies of the new building bearing his name on Kansas University's west campus.

Family letters show Dole as young man
Saturday, July 19, 2003
Some were simple laundry lists. Others expressed a Kansas University student's concerns after being called to serve his country.

Dole a model of service to country
Friday, July 18, 2003
"King Edward; two for a nickel."

6News video: Dole recalls his service in World War II
Saturday, July 12, 2003
As a second lieutenant in the Army's 10th Mountain Division when his life changed forever. While fighting in Italy, Bob Dole was injured by gunfire.

6News video: Senator Dole will return to KU
Friday, July 11, 2003
Bob Dole doesn't want the Dole Institute of Politics to be all about him, but rather to focus on serving one's country. He believes the Institute's opening will be huge.

6News video: Bob Dole prepares for the dedication of the institute that bears his name
Thursday, July 10, 2003
The former senator has been one of Kansas' most famous citizens.

Dole: Heroism is universal
Saturday, October 6, 2001
By Bob Dole

These are the prepared remarks delivered Friday by former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Dole Institute of Politics: Whoever said you can't go home again has never called Kansas home.

Bob Dole wins Truman Award
Tuesday, May 8, 2001
Former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole characterized President Harry S. Truman as a great leader and American hero and said today's politicians can learn from the 33rd president's wisdom and values.

Olive branch to GOP brings honor to Dole
Saturday, January 18, 1997
In a gesture of his determination to put the partisan wars fo the last four years behind him, President Clinton bestowed the highest U.S. civilian honor on erstwhile political nemesis and presidential rival Bob Dole.

Hometown stands behind native son
Wednesday, November 6, 1996
Young and oldhonored favorite son Bob Dole in Russell on the final day of his bid for the presidency.

Local congressman evaluates Dole
Tuesday, October 10, 1995
A freshman Kansas Representative thinks the senior Kansas senator is the man for president.

Poll says Dole carries Kansas hands down
Tuesday, June 20, 1995
A new statewide poll shows Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., would easily carry Kansas in a presidential race against President Bill Clinton.

Russell pays a price for 'fame'
Saturday, April 15, 1995
Members of the media, in their attempt to dissect two presidential candidates, have posed a steady stream of questions to Russell residents.

Senator, town continue love affair
Friday, April 14, 1995
Once again, Russell opened its arms to Bob Dole.

(1996 presidential race) Dole announces bid for presidency
Monday, April 10, 1995
Promising to rein in federal spending, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole announced his third bid for the presidency today in Topeka.

Dole predicts GOP sweep
Sunday, October 23, 1994
U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., is helping GOP candidates raise big bucks across the country.

Dole relishes role as GOP point man
Sunday, November 14, 1993
Editor's note: In November 1993, Journal-World reporter Dave Toplikar followed U.S. Sen. Bob Dole around the Capitol for a day. Here is his report.

Dole plays big role in shaping issues
Sunday, November 14, 1993
From foreign trade to health care, Kansas' senior senator is a heavyweight in shaping policy in Congress.

Run in '96 tempting for senator
Sunday, November 14, 1993
In the fall of 1993, Bob Dole was hearing the big question several times a day: will he run for the presidency in 1996?

Kansas still in evidence in Dole's office
Sunday, November 14, 1993
f you visit Bob Dole's Senate office in Washington, it seems like a trip back to Kansas.

(1988 presidential race) Sen. Dole says he's beaten, not defeated
Wednesday, March 30, 1988
The last tangible obstacle to the selection of Vice President George Bush as the Republican presidential nominee fell away Tuesday afternoon as Sen. Bob Dole, his chief rival in the campaign, ended his quest.

(1988 presidential race) Dole offers 'record, not resume'
Monday, November 9, 1987
Senate Republican leader Bob Dole today formally opened his GOP presidential bid, wrapped in small-town Kansas nostalgia and declaring, "I offer a record, not a resume."

Dole gains majority leader's post
Wednesday, November 28, 1984
Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas was elected Senate majority leader today when the Republican caucus picked him by a vote of 28 to 25 over Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, Stevens' office announced.

(1980 presidential race) Sen. Dole ends 'long shot' quest
Saturday, March 15, 1980
Citing lack of time, money, management and organization, Republican Sen. Robert Dole formally announced his withdrawal from the presidential race at a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues breakfast this morning at the Holiday Inn.

(1980 presidential race) Dole kicks off his campaign
Monday, May 14, 1979
Sen. Bob Dole, shedding his gut-fighting image of the 1976 campaign, today announced his candidacy for the 1980 GOP presidential nomination and declared "I will neither attack my opponents in the Republican Party nor the incumbent president."

(1976 run for vice president) Emotions overcome Sen. Dole
Saturday, August 21, 1976
Sen. Robert J. Dole, who came home Friday as the Republican vice presidential candidate, broke into sobs on the speaker's stand while recalling the generosity of friends and neighbors when he needed help.