Presidents and Campaigns


George Bush, presidential candidate, Portland, 1979

George Bush, presidential candidate, Portland, 1979
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Maine Historical Society

George H. W. Bush makes a point to reporters at a news conference on August 8, 1979. He was a candidate for the Republican nomination for president. He lost the nomination but became the vice presidential running mate of Ronald Reagan. The pair was elected.

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