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Richard Armitage
Armitage has served in many governmental sectors including as Assistant Secretary of Defense for President Reagan and Deputy Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. He served as Administrative Assistant for Senator Dole (1978-1980).
Richard Armitage Oral History, 2007-06-19
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Armitage talks about Senator Dole's personality, humor and governing style, including Dole's 1974 Senate campaign, changes in the Senate, Nancy Kassebaum and other topics.
Bill Armstrong
Armstrong served as a U.S. Representative (1973-1979) and a U.S. Senator (1979-1991) from Colorado.
Bill Armstrong Oral History, 2007-04-02
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Armstrong talks about the role of government, religion in the Senate and the House of Representatives, tax policy and other topics.
Sheila Bair
Bair served as the Chairperson of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (2006-2011). Her many other governmental positions include Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Treasury Department (2001-2002), Senior Vice President for Government Relations of the New York Stock Exchange (1995-2000), and commissioner and Acting Chair of the Commodity Futures Tradition Commission (1991-1995). She served as Senator Dole’s Research Director and Counsel (1981-1988) and on his 1988 Presidential campaign.
Sheila Bair Oral History, 2007-12-17
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Bair talks about the Voting Rights Act of 1982, Supreme Court nominations, 1988 Republican Primary and other topics.
Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Baker’s many positions included Senate Minority Leader (1977-1981), Senate Majority Leader (1981-1985), White House Chief of Staff (1987-1988), and Ambassador to Japan (2001-2005). He worked very closely with Senator Dole and was the recipient of the 2006 Dole Leadership Prize.
Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. Oral History, 2007-05-21
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Baker talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, unwritten procedures of the Senate, the role of the Majority Leader, Nixon and other topics.
Secretary James Baker III
Baker served as White House Chief of Staff for President Reagan (1981-1985) and President H.W. Bush (1992-1993). He also served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988) and as Secretary of State (1985-1988). He worked closely with Senator Dole, especially during the 1991 Gulf War.
Secretary James Baker III Oral History, 2007-05-21
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Baker talks about Bob Dole's campaigns in 1976, 1980, 1988, and 1996.
Michael Baroody
Baroody served as Senator Dole’s speechwriter and executive assistant. He has also held positions for the Republican National Committee, Reagan White House, and the Department of Labor under Presidents Reagan and H.W. Bush.
Michael Baroody Oral History, 2008-02-06
In this 2008 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Baroody talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, the Republican National Committee, the political consequences of Watergate, and other topics.
Berl Bernhard
Bernhard served as U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Staff Director under President Kennedy. He also served as senior advisor to Secretary of State Edmund S. Muskie (1980-1981) and was his presidential campaign manager (1971-1972).
Berl Bernhard Oral History, 2007-11-29
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Bernhard talks about the Federal Election Committee, the 1996 Presidential election, the Republican Party and other topics.
Senator Bill Brock
Brock served as U.S. Representative (1963-1971) and U.S. Senator (1971-1977) from Tennessee. He also was Secretary of Labor (1985-1987). He was the Chairman of the latter part of Dole's 1988 Presidential campaign.
Senator Bill Brock Oral History, 2007-06-26
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Brock discusses the Republican party's platform; Presidents Nixon, Ford and Reagan; the Ford/Dole 1976 campaign and Dole's 1996 campaign, and other topics.
Sheila Burke
Burke has worked on the Senate Finance Committee, and she served as Senator Dole’s Chief of Staff (1986-1996). She was appointed as Secretary of the Senate in 1995. Was Undersecretary for American Museums, National Programs, and Outreach for Smithsonian Institution (2004-2007).
Sheila Burke Oral History, 2007-08-30
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Burke talks about Dole's legislative staff, the benefits of majority, her role in Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Healthcare Subcommittee, the Dole/Kemp 1996 presidential campaign and other topics.
Sheila Burke Oral History, 2007-12-11
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Burke talks about general party politics, changes in Congressional politicking, the Dole/Kemp 1996 presidential campaign and other topics.
President George H.W. Bush
Bush served as President of the United States (1989-1993), Vice President of the United States (1981-1989), as well as numerous other government roles. Dole ran against him in the 1988 Presidential Republican primary contest and supported him throughout his Presidency.
President George H.W. Bush Oral History, 2007-06-01
In this short 2007 interview, President George H. W. Bush recalls his 1988 Presidential campaign, in which he campaigned against Senator Bob Dole (R-KA) for the Republican party ticket. He goes on to talk about the role that Dole played during his Presidency, particularly with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Desert Storm, and the 1990 budget agreement.
Senator Thad Cochran
Cochran served as a U.S. Representative (1973-1978) and has served as the U.S. Senator from Mississippi since 1978. He was one of Dole's close allies, especially during the 1996 Presidential campaign.
Senator Thad Cochran Oral History, 2007-04-10
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Cochran discusses his experiences with Bob Dole, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Senate, and other topics.
Senator Al D'Amato
D’Amato served as U.S. Senator from New York (1981-1999). He was one of Dole's close allies, especially during the 1996 Presidential campaign.
Senator Al D'Amato Oral History, 2007-12-08
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, D'Amato talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, differences in the U.S. House and Senate, changes in the Republican Party, and other topics.
Senator Tom Daschle
Daschle was a U.S. Representative (1979-1987) and U.S. Senator from South Dakota (1987-2005). He served as both Majority and Minority Leader during his tenure in the Senate and worked closely with Dole in these roles.
Senator Tom Daschle Oral History, 2007-05-25
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Daschle talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, changes in politics and the Republican party, bipartisanship, the Dole/Kemp 1996 Presidential Campaign and other topics.
Rod DeArment
DeArment was Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Dole, (1985-1986). Prior to that position, he held numerous positions on the Senate Committee on Finance.
Rod DeArment Oral History, 2007-03-01
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, DeArment talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, Senate committee Staffs, the process of legislating, Dole's 1988 and 1996 Presidential campaigns, and other topics.
Rod DeArment Oral History, 2007-04-13
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, DeArment talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, Newt Gingrich, tax reform (TEFRA and other plans) and other topics.
Rod DeArment Oral History, 2007-08-17
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, DeArment talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, the 1996 Presidential campaign (Vice-Presidential vetting, right wing Republicans, Clinton's victory), Dole's life after the 1996 election, and other topics.
Senator Bob Dole
Senator Bob Dole served in the U.S. Congress for 35 years for the state of Kansas. He is the second longest serving Republican Leader to date, the 1996 Republican Nominee for President, and President Ford’s Vice-Presidential candidate in 1976.
Senator Bob Dole Oral History, 2007-05-11
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Senator Bob Dole talks about getting his start in politics, the role of government, and the outlook for the Republican party.
Senator Bob Dole Oral History, 2007-06-22
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Dole talks about his early career, including his start in the Senate, his period as RNC Chairman, Watergate, the 1974 Senate race, abortion, President Ford and other topics.
Senator Bob Dole Oral History, 2007-07-13
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Dole talks about his experiences in the Senate, including Supreme Court nominations, relationships among Senators, C-SPAN, and other topics.
Senator Bob Dole Oral History, 2007-09-07
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Dole talks about the 1976 Ford/Dole Presidential campaign, the WWII memorial and the Honor Flight program, partisanship and party lines, President Nixon and other topics.
Senator Bob Dole Oral History, 2007-10-16
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Dole talks about Reagan-era issues, including supply-side economics, Social Security reform, the White House staff, Dole's role as Majority Leader in the Senate, and other topics.
Senator Bob Dole Oral History, 2007-12-14
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Senator Bob Dole talks about the Republican primary of 1988, the ADA, supply-side economics, and the 2008 Presidential candidates.
Robert Dove
Dove served on the staff of Senator Dole (1987-1995). He has also served as the Parliamentarian of the U.S. Senate (1981-1987 and 1995-2001).
Robert Dove Oral History, 2008-03-27
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Dove talks about the responsibilities of a Parliamentarian, Senate procedures, and the introduction of C-SPAN.
Robert L. Downen
Downen, a native Kansan, was a Legislative Aide on Senator Dole’s personal staff from 1973 to 1979, handling both domestic and foreign policy issues. His 40-year professional career in Washington, DC, included service with the U.S. Department of State, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and several political consulting firms. He retired from government service in 2013.
Robert L. Downen Oral History, 2007-12-27
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Downen talks about Watergate, the Ford/Dole 1976 Presidential Campaign, and the Carter Administration's foreign policy.
Robert Ellsworth
Ellsworth served as a U.S. Representative from Kansas (1961-1967), U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO (1969-1971), and as an assistant to President Nixon. He also served as Deputy Secretary of Defense (1975-1977). He was a close friend of Dole's and chaired his 1988 Presidential campaign.
Robert Ellsworth Oral History, 2007-08-08
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Ellsworth talks about Dole's start in politics, personal life, and Republican National Committee leadership.
Lewis L. "Lew" Ferguson
Ferguson was a Kansas reporter for the Associated Press and a top political journalist in the state for a long time. He covered much of Dole's career in Kansas.
Lewis L. "Lew" Ferguson Oral History, 2007-04-19
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Ferguson talks about his time covering Dole's political career, the changing journalism industry, and the Kansas political scene.
The Dole Institute Oral History Project was funded through generous support from the Andreas Family Foundation.