The Dole Lecture

April 14, 1945, Bob Dole was gravely wounded during a WWII battle in Italy.

Each spring, on or near April 14, the Dole Institute of Politics hosts
The Dole Lecture, a signature event featuring a nationally prominent figure who addresses some aspect of contemporary politics or policy.

 

The Dole Lecture 2008

Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor, delivered The Dole Lecture for two thousand eight on April tenth at the Institute. Tom Brokaw
Former NBC Nightly News anchor
April 10, 2008 Dole Lecture
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The Dole Lecture Alumni

Retired General Richard B. Myers delivered the Dole Lecture on May seventh, two thousand sevenGeneral Richard B. Myers, Ret.
May 7, 2007 Dole Lecture
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photo documentary (pdf)
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, Democrat of South Dakota, delivered the Dole Lecture in two thousand six.Fmr. U.S. Senator Tom Daschle (D-S.D.)
April 10, 2006 Dole Lecture
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photo documentary
Bob Dole, the Institute's namesake, delivered the Dole Lecture in two thousand five.Fmr. U.S. Senator Bob Dole
April 26, 2005 Dole Lecture
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Former President Bill Clinton delivered the Inaugural Dole Lecture in two thousand four.Fmr. U.S. President Bill Clinton
May 21, 2004 Inaugural Dole Lecture
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