Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy on November 13, 1979 and officially began his Presidential campaign on September 1, 1980 and was elected the 40th President of the United States on November 4, 1980. All images were compiled by the White House Staff during the Reagan Administration.

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E3-2, Republican Debate with Ronald Reagan, Philip Crane, George Bush and John Anderson with moderator Eric Sevareid in Chicago, Illinois. 03/13/1980.

PG2-4, Ronald Reagan rubbing President Abraham Lincoln's nose at Lincoln's tomb Oak Ridge cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. 05/29/1980.

PG2-3, Ronald Reagan's remarks acknowledging Nomination at Republican National Convention with Nancy Reagan at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. 07/16/1980.

E10-2, Ronald Reagan giving his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. 07/17/1980.

PG1-1, Ronald Reagan giving his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. 07/17/1980.

E24-1, Ronald Reagan giving a speech in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey. 09/01/1980.

E18-3, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Howard Baker at a campaign rally in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. 09/15/1980.

E23-4, Ronald Reagan in Youngstown, Ohio. 10/08/1980.

E2-1, Ronald Reagan campaigning with Nancy Reagan in Columbia, South Carolina. 10/10/1980.

E16-1, Ronald Reagan's Remarks at the Town Square in Lima, Ohio. 10/15/1980.

E5-4, Ronald Reagan shaking hands with supporters at a campaign stop in Indiana. 1980.

PG1-3, Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan voting at the polls for the Presidential election in Pacific Palisades, California. 11/04/1980.