Dole Food Company. He spent 40 days at Walter Reed Army Medical Center; upon his release, his stronger left arm was of limited use. [15] In 1947, he was medically discharged from the Army as a captain. The company is committed to social and environmental responsibility, and its products are grown using sustainable practices. And I recall they both said the same thing about the other: He never surprised me. You dont see that happen today.. Some Democratic Senate came to support the notion of having a censure motion instead of holding an impeachment trial. Banana Day and spotlighting some of the hundreds of recipes, serving suggestions and usage tips for the ubiquitous fruit on dole.com. August 15, 1996 - Dole accepts the Republican Party nomination. A mayor who doesn't like Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole banned the sale of Dole bananas in his town, claiming Friday that the senator owns the fruit company. Last modified on Mon 6 Dec 2021 13.06 EST. [83], Dole offered the inaugural lecture to dedicate the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service on September 18, 2004. Their daughter, Robin, was born on October 15, 1954. [16], Dole ran for office for the first time in 1950 and was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, serving a two-year term. [77], Dole also teamed up with his former political rival, Bill Clinton, in 2001 on the Families of Freedom Foundation, a scholarship fund campaign to pay for the college educations for the families of 9/11 victims. Dole Food Company, Inc. owns a total of 32 other companies, including Dole Food Canada Ltd., Dole Fresh Fruit Europe OHG, Dole Fresh Fruit International, Limited, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., and Dole Beverages. That's not something Bob Dole has ever done, or that Bob Dole will ever do. And when he finished speaking, we all stood and applauded and applauded., Witty and to the Point, Dole Embodied Shared Values in Washington, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/05/us/politics/bob-dole-senate.html. Dole found the initial draft of the nomination acceptance speech written by Mark Helprin too hardline, so Kerry Tymchuk, who was part of the "'Let Dole be Dole' crowd", revised the speech to cover the themes of honor, decency, and straight talk. Sun 5 Dec 2021 12.43 EST. Bush", "Bob Dole, with help, stands for final salute to George HW Bush at US Capitol", "Bob Dole claims no Republicans on debate commission support Trump", "At 98 and facing cancer, Bob Dole reckons with legacy of Trump and ponders future of GOP", "Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Citizens Medal", "Jefferson Awards FoundationNational Jefferson Awards Foundation", "Bob Dole Honored As 'Hero Of Responsibility And Principle' By NCAGC", "Albanian president honors former U.S. Sen. 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Dole", "Biden and congressional leaders honor the late Sen. Bob Dole at US Capitol", "Bob Dole hailed as war hero and 'Kansas' favorite son' at Washington funeral service", "Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Tom Hanks attended Bob Dole's funeral. Speechwriter Kerry Tymchuk observed, "Dole was on the ropes because he wasn't conservative enough. His death in 2021 occurred at the age of ninety-eight. [5] The Doles lived in a house at 1035 North Maple in Russell and it remained his official residence throughout his political career. Several days later, every southern state voted for Bush in a Super Tuesday sweep. He was an occasional political commentator on the interview program Larry King Live, and was a guest a number of times on Comedy Central's satirical news program, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. [145] President Biden issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff through December 11, 2021,[146][147] with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announcing that Dole would lay in state at the U.S. Capitol on December 9. Having blood clots, a life-threatening infection, and a fever of almost 109F (43C), he was expected to die. Dole begins growing pineapples on Oahu Island, Hawaii, in Wahiawa. [149][150], Dole'scasket then returned to Kansas where a memorial service was held at the Catholic Church in his boyhood home of Russell, Kansas, on December 11. Incumbent Vice President Nelson Rockefeller had announced the previous November his retirement from politics, opting against a run for a full term as vice president, and Dole was chosen as Ford's running mate. [138], Dole was hospitalized in November 2012 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. [57], In his acceptance speech, Dole stated, "Let me be the bridge to an America that only the unknowing call myth. Bob Dole was a war hero, unsuccessful presidential candidate and one of the longest-serving Republican leader in the U.S. Senate. Dole was decorated three times, receiving two Purple Hearts for his injuries, and the Bronze Star with "V" Device for valor for his attempt to assist a downed radioman. [45], From 1992 to 1996, Dole played a major role in mobilizing support for Bosnia in the Senate, and pressuring the Clinton administration and NATO to resolve the war there. [118][119], For his lobbying efforts on behalf of Kosovo Albanians before, during, and after the Kosovo War, Albanian President Bujar Nishani awarded Dole Albania's highest civilian honor, the National Flag Order medal, at a May 2017 ceremony in Washington, D.C.[120], Dole was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his service to the nation as a "soldier, legislator and statesman" on January 17, 2018. Dole Ireland has been granted Gold membership in the Origin Green label by the Irish Food Board. In particular, Gingrich and Dole had a tense working relationship as they were potential rivals for the 1996 Republican nomination. [97] Dole cited the association made between himself and Gingrich as fellow Congressional leaders in Democratic advertisements as a key factor for his 1996 presidential defeat. Dole plc (previously named Dole Food Company and Standard Fruit Company) is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.The company is among the world's largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries. . Pineapples, Anyone? [8] While in college, Dole joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and in 1970 he was bestowed with the Fraternity's "Man of the Year" honor. The companys management will host a live teleconference and web cast that same day. [113], While he endorsed Trump in both 2016 and 2020, in an interview with USA Today conducted for his 98th birthday, Dole said he was "Trumped out", and that Trump had lost the 2020 election despite his attempts to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The 97-year-old former U.S. Senate majority leader said Thursday in a short statement that he would begin treatment for the disease Monday. "Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this . And he said, No, when I come to your office, I can always decide when the meeting is over.. * Dole not only appeared in television commercials for the anti-impotency drug Viagra in 1996, he also helped test it. [79], Dole's legacy also includes a commitment to combating hunger, both in the United States and around the globe. Doles products are high in quality, nutritious, tasty, fresh, and packaged food. [50] Dole ceased campaigning after the New Hampshire results and announced his formal withdrawal from the race on March 15, instead being re-elected to his third term as Senator that year. Fresh produce is grown, sourced, packed, shipped, and distributed by more than 300 vendors in North America. Dole was the first defeated presidential nominee to become a political celebrity.[71]. If elected, he would have become the oldest president to take office and the first Kansas native to become president (as Dwight Eisenhower was born in Texas). [44] In a January 3, 1996, Briefing Room address, amid the ongoing United States federal government shutdowns of 19951996, President Clinton noted Dole as a lawmaker that was "working together in good faith" to reopen the government. Bob Dole Says Vote For Bob Dole Website. He was the Republican Leader of the Senate during the final 11 years of his tenure, including three non-consecutive years as Senate Majority Leader. I figured up the other day, if we added up the killed and wounded in Democrat wars in this century, it would be about 1.6million Americans, enough to fill the city of Detroit. I couldn't see the point. [43] Clinton aide George Stephanopoulos cited the shutdown as having a role in Clinton's successful re-election campaign. Dole told a reporter that he needed help to handle the simplest of tasks, since both of his arms were of limited use. [42] By January 1996, Dole was more open to compromise to end the shutdown (as he was campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination), but he was opposed by other Republicans who wanted to continue until their demands were met. During his career, Dole helped shape the . During the lecture, he chronicled his life as a public servant and discussed the importance of public service related to defense, civil rights, the economy and daily life. [20], During his tenure in the House, Dole voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968,[21][22][23][24] as well as the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. They both understand how to stop things, and they understand how to get things done.. That day he announced he was leaving the Senate, almost every Democratic senator was on the floor, Mr. Leahy said. Many Republican senators voted against the bill, fearing it would interfere with American sovereignty. They said I was too serious . [102] During the campaign, Dole criticized Texas senator Ted Cruz, stating that he "question[ed] his allegiance to the party" and that there would be "wholesale losses" if he were to win the Republican nomination. Senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole, 98, died on Sunday. [109] Despite being immobile, Dole signaled to an aide to assist him in standing for the U.S. national anthem prior to the ceremony. He minimized the effect in public by keeping a pen in his right hand, and learned to write with his left hand. During the Great Depression of the 1930s his family moved into their basement and rented out the rest of their home. Tropical Storm Mitch caused $160 million in damage to Doles operations in Honduras. Dole reported 2021 revenues of $6.5 billion. [84] Dole also gave the 2008 Vance Distinguished Lecture at Central Connecticut State University. [114] He died of complications from the disease in his sleep at his home in Washington, D.C., on the morning of December 5, 2021, at the age of 98. But I did." [116], Dole received the American Patriot Award from the National Defense University in 2004 for his lifelong dedication to the United States and his service in World WarII. And you're out among all kinds of people, and that just doesn't happen often for an ex-president; he doesn't have the same freedom. [63][64], Concerns over Dole's age and lagging campaign were exemplified by an incident on September 18, 1996. Speakers included Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and former Senator Pat Roberts. [136], Dole underwent a hip replacement operation that required him to receive blood thinners in December 2004. He served as national chairman of the World War II Memorial Campaign,[73] which raised funds for the building of the National World War II Memorial. Turks accuse Dole (R-Kan.) of being . [135], In 2001, Dole, at age 77, was treated successfully for an abdominal aortic aneurysm by vascular surgeon Kenneth Ouriel, who said Dole "maintained his sense of humor throughout his care". He later spoke before Congress and on public service announcements about early detection of the disease and the erectile dysfunction that resulted from his surgery.