1980 Republican National Convention

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.^[1]^[2]

1980 Republican National Convention Media

Reagan's acceptance speech
July 16: Gerald Ford consults with Bob Dole, Howard Baker and Bill Brock before making a decision to ultimately decline Reagan's offer.
>> Republican National Convention in Detroit--Ray was delegate. Ronald Reagan was the candidate Elizabeth Taylor was in the audience. The media noticed Ray's speaker. Governor Janklow was also there.... Went on a large yacht, sailed up and the river, Lots of food and drinks, Went to an auto factory, toured around city. Cost $1200. >> Scan From Reel 37, slide 002
Exterior of the Joe Louis Arena (the main convention hall), photographed during the convention

↑ "It's Reagan plus Bush". New Strait Times. 18 July 1980. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
↑ "Address Accepting the Presidential Nomination at the Republican National Convention in Detroit". Presidency.ucb.edu. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.

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