Photograph no. PG1-1; "Ronald Reagan giving his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan," July 17, 1980; Reagan White House Photographs; White House Photographic Collection; Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA. NAID: 276565123.
Presidential Campaign of 1980
1979-1980
On November 13, 1979 Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for president. On July 16, 1983 he won the Presidential Nomination at the Republican National Convention, Detroit, MI. He debated President Carter on October 28, 1980. On November 4, 1980 Ronald Reagan won the presidential election in a landslide victory (489-49 Electoral College Votes).
Related Links
Ronald Reagan's Pre-Presidential Biographical Sketch & Timeline, 1911-1980: https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/reagans-pre-presidential-biographical-sketch-timeline-1911-1980
The Chronology of the Reagan Presidency, 1981-1989 https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/reagan-administration/chronology-reagan-presidency-1981-1989