Ronald Wilson Reagan, known as "the great communicator," oversaw the largest peacetime and has had a significant impact ever since. In 1979, Reagan entered the race for the Republican nomination for president. He faced stiff competition but in May 1980, he received enough delegates to win the nomination. Reagan chose Bush as his running mate. After the convention, Reagan lost the large lead he had held over President Jimmy Carter, and they were often tied in the …
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