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1976 Republican National Convention facts for kids

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President and Mrs. Ford at the RNC - NARA - 7027909 (cropped)
Gerald Ford and his wife Betty celebrate at the end of the convention

The 1976 Republican National Convention was a United States political convention of the Republican Party that met from August 16 to August 19, 1976 to select the party's nominee for President.

It was held in Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, the convention nominated President Gerald R. Ford for a full term, but only after narrowly defeating a strong challenge from former California Governor Ronald W. Reagan.

The convention also nominated Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas for Vice President, instead of Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.

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  • Kemper-arena1

    Kemper Arena was the site of the 1976 Republican National Convention

  • 1976 RNC foam logo

    Oversized circular logo mounted on foam used for the 1976 Republican National Convention.

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