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 Dole Shaped by Kansas, Wounds
Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole is uncomfortable discussing the major events that shaped his life. But to win the White House, Dole's advisers convinced him to break his silence and talk to voters and the media about his youth and his war injuries. The Post's Laura Blumenfeld talks to Bob Dole about his decision to talk more about himself.

Photo montage of Bob Dole Caught by the Camera
View a photo scrapbook of Bob Dole's life -- from his family's farm to his hospital bed to the Senate. Depending on the speed of your modem, this 58K download by WashingtonPost.com graphic designer Herman Maldonado may take several minutes.

Exploring How Dole Thinks
Bob Dole's closest friends are often surprised by his difficulty in composing a cogent message. Post reporter David Maraniss examines how Dole makes decisions: how he gathers information, formulates ideas and, ultimately, how he thinks.

Phyllis Dole's Puzzling Divorce
Dole married the therapist who helped him cope with injuries from World War II, but divorced her in 1972 after his career soared and the marriage soured. Many of Phyllis' questions about why Dole severed their relationship remain unanswered.

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