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Difference- New Hampshire-Dole, Bob (Robert Joseph)-[Republican], 1988

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What's the difference between the Republican candidates for president? Only one grew up in Depression-era Kansas and spent three years recovering from combat wounds in World War II. Only one has been the Republican leader in the Senate and led the fight to save Social Security, cut excessive government spending, and reduce income taxes. Only one. One of us. Bob Dole. Bob Dole will make the difference New Hampshire and America need. Dole for president. One of us.
What's the difference between the Republican candidates for president? Only one grew up in Depression-era Kansas and spent three years recovering from combat wounds in World War II. Only one has been the Republican leader in the Senate and led the fight to save Social Security, cut excessive government spending, and reduce income taxes. Only one. One of us. Bob Dole. Bob Dole will make the difference New Hampshire and America need. Dole for president. One of us.

Scope and Contents

In this 1988 political advertisement, Republican candidate Bob Dole is presented as a figure whose life experiences—from growing up during the Great Depression to overcoming wartime injuries and leading Senate initiatives—distinguish him from other Republicans. The video comprises a series of images, including personal photographs and political moments, that encapsulate Dole’s life and career, emphasizing his relatability through the tagline “one of us.”

Dates

  • Broadcast: 1988

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English