H58-24, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Ron Reagan, Patti Davis, Maureen Reagan, and Michael Reagan at the Reagan home in Pacific Palisades, California. 1976. Historical Photograph Collection, 1890s-1985; Ronald Reagan Historical Photographs, 1981–1985; White House Photographic Collection. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Presidential Campaign of 1976
1975-1976
On November 20, 1975 Ronald Reagan announces his candidacy for President for the 1976 election against a sitting President - fellow Republican Gerald Ford. He would just lose the race for the nomination but his strong showing laid the groundwork for the 1980 election. During the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City, in a spontaneous gesture, President Ford signaled to Governor Reagan to come down and speak to the Convention. Reagan made his way down to the podium and spoke without a script in a memorable address.
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