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Reagan giving his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.

The 1980 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States. It was held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. It took place from July 14 to July 17, 1980. The 32nd Republican National Convention nominated former Governor Ronald W. Reagan of California for President. It also nominated former congressman George H. W. Bush of Texas for Vice President.

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  • Photograph of Ronald Reagan giving his Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention, Detroit, MI - NARA - 198599

    Ronald Reagan giving his Acceptance Speech

  • President Gerald Ford makes a decision not to run as Ronald Reagan’s vice presidential running mate at the Republican National Convention in Detroit

    On July 16 Gerald Ford consults with Bob Dole, Howard Baker and Bill Brock before making a decision to ultimately decline Reagan's offer.

  • Detroit December 2015 59 (Joe Louis Arena)

    Joe Louis Arena was the site of the 1980 Republican National Convention

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