Bob Dole

Biography

One of the most respected figures of the 20th century, Bob Dole is also one of its wittiest. Deftly weaving his comedic sense with matters of global importance, he ushers audiences into a new understanding of the nation's weightiest topics. Author of Great Political Wit: Laughing (Almost) All the Way to the White House and Great Presidential Wit: I Wish I Was in the Book, he charms audiences even as he offers them a wealth of insight and a lifetime of experience. Throughout his service in Congress, as Senate majority leader and as the 1996 Republican presidential candidate, Dole proved himself a great leader, brilliant statesmen and effective legislator.

A veteran of World War II, Dole was a platoon leader with the legendary Tenth Mountain Division in Italy. Gravely wounded during his service, he was twice decorated for heroic achievement and is now chairman of the World War II Memorial Campaign. Sole's renowned and droll sense of humor have made him a favorite on such programs as The Late Show with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. From comedian to elder statesmen, Dole has become a lasting part of the American landscape.

Titles

Leadership and Values in the 21st Century