As chairman of the newly-dedicated National World War II Memorial, Dole led the country in honoring the heroes of his generation and helped enshrine a legacy of sacrifice for freedom. Author of two best-selling books on political humor - Great Presidential Wit, I Wish I Was in the Book and Great Political Wit, and Laughing (Almost) All the Way to the White House - a frequent guest on late night talk shows, star of two Super Bowl commercials, and renowned political commentator, Dole is part of the American landscape.

In 2005, Senator Dole makes his latest contribution to the country with the publication of his personal World War II memoirs, a chronicle of his harrowing experience on and off the battlefield and the lessons learned through his struggle to survive. One Soldier's Story is a tribute to those who defended liberty in its darkest hour and his gift to future generations, a destined-to-be classic tale of overcoming adversity and making the most out of life.

Following the attacks of September 11, Dole joined forces with former rival President Bill Clinton to serve as co-chair of the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, assisting the educational needs of the families of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93. In January 2003, he was appointed honorary co-chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, part of President Bush's USA Freedom Corps.

As the Republican Presidential nominee in 1996, Dole offered himself to Americans as an honorable leader. His candidacy for the White House cemented his reputation as an honest, respected statesman who will long be considered one of the most powerful senators and brilliant legislators of our times. In 1997, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom as a tribute to his character and contributions to the nation.

Ronald Reagan said of Dole as a Senate Majority Leader, "His title of Leader is not just a job title, it's a description of the man." President Bush called Senator Dole, "a great Republican Leader, as great as any in the past." Bob Dole is one of only 18 Americans to serve as Senate Majority Leader, and his first stint in that position in the mid-1980's won praise nationwide. According to Congressional Quarterly, Senator Dole, "proved a point that badly needed proving at the time: the Senate could be led."

The American public started seeing the lighter, entertaining side of Senator Dole's legendary sense of humor with his post-election appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Bob Dole was raised on the plains of western Kansas. This tough, common-sense conservative from America's heartland accumulated political achievements second to none: in addition to becoming the Senate Majority Leader and candidate for President, he also served as Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, his party's nominee for Vice President, a member of the House of Representatives, and Chairman of the Republican Party. He earned national acclaim for his leadership on behalf of the disadvantaged and Americans with disabilities, and for his mastery of foreign affairs.

During the Second World War, he was a platoon leader in the legendary Tenth Mountain Division in Italy. In 1945, he was gravely wounded on the battlefield and was twice decorated for heroic achievement. His decorations include two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. He is married to The Honorable Elizabeth Hanford Dole, current Senator from North Carolina.

Senator Dole's effectiveness as a consensus-builder and his commitment to deficit reduction and economic growth have earned him the admiration of Republicans, Independents and Democrats alike. On issue after issue, Senator Dole is a statesman who has made his mark.

Current Work: Since leaving public elective office, Senator Dole continues to take an active leadership role in a wide range of public policy and charitable causes. Recent projects projects include serving as Chairman of the National World War II Memorial, completed and dedicated in 2004, serving as Chairman of the International Commission on Missing Persons, and co-chairing with Former President Clinton a foundation to assist the spouses and children of the victims of the 9-11 terrorist attack and serving as President of the Federal City Council. He also takes an active role in supporting the work of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at his alma mater, Kansas University.

In January 2003, he was appointed Honorary Co-Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, part of President Bush's USA Freedom Corps

Professionally, Senator Dole is Special Counsel to the prestigious law firm of Alston & Bird. He recently played a key role in recruiting former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) into the firm. In addition, he stablished his own company, Bob Dole Enterprises Inc., to handle his personal business interests.

He remains active in politics, helping hundreds of GOP candidates in nearly every state. Since leaving elected office, Senator Dole has maintained an extremely busy schedule. In one year alone, he logged over 218,000 miles, travelling across the nation for Republican candidates, and around the world in support of various business, charitable and humanitarian concerns, including several missions to the Balkans.

His books, Great Political Wit, One Soldier's Story and Great Presidential Wits made the best sellers lists in top newspapers such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post andUSA Today.

Senator Dole is also an active writer of opinion pieces for major national newspapers and a frequent guest or guest host on national television, on major talk shows and news programs.