1980 Republican National Convention
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The 1980 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States convened at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, from July 14 to July 17, 1980. The 32nd Republican National Convention nominated former Governor Ronald W. Reagan of California for President of the United States and George H. W. Bush of Texas for Vice President. Reagan, running on the theme "Make America Great Again," stayed in Detroit Renaissance Center, at the time the world's tallest hotel, and delivered his acceptance speech at Cobo Hall.
During the convention, the possibility of choosing former president Gerald Ford as the vice-presidential nominee was given at least some consideration. Allegedly, Ford's request was to be a co-president. The two sides could not agree and ultimately, George Bush was chosen.
The ticket went on to win the 1980 presidential election by a landslide victory.
[edit] See also
- 1980 Democratic National Convention
- United States presidential election, 1980
- List of Republican National Conventions
- United States presidential nominating convention
| Preceded by 1976 Kansas City, Missouri |
Republican National Conventions | Succeeded by 1984 Dallas, Texas |
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