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On a campaign trip in Texas First Lady Betty Ford, aka “First Momma,” greets the crowd gathered at San Jacinto Battleship Park for a Bicentennial celebration.  San Jacinto, Texas.  April 21, 1976.
Image: A9339-20A

Description: On a campaign trip in Texas First Lady Betty Ford, aka “First Momma,” greets the crowd gathered at San Jacinto Battlefield Park for a Bicentennial celebration. April 21, 1976.

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President and Mrs. Ford wave from the rear of the train during their primary campaign whistle-stop tour of Michigan.  Durand, Michigan.  May 15, 1976.
Image: A9804-26A

Description: President and Mrs. Ford wave from the rear of the train during their primary campaign whistle-stop tour of Michigan.  Durand, Michigan.  May 15, 1976.

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White House Chief of Staff Dick Cheney comments during a campaign strategy session at Camp David. (Counterclockwise from President Ford are his son Jack Ford, Counselor John Marsh, Robert M. Teeter of Market Opinion Research Corp., President Ford Committee Deputy Chairman for Political Organization Stuart Spencer, Cheney, and Counselor and speechwriter Robert Hartmann.) August 6, 1976. 
Image: B0984-22

Description: White House Chief of Staff Dick Cheney comments during a campaign strategy session at Camp David.  August 6, 1976. 

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President and Mrs. Ford at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City, Missour
Image: B1192-07

Description: President and Mrs. Ford at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. August 19, 1976.

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President Ford, as the Republican nominee, shakes hands with nomination foe Ronald Reagan on the closing night of the Republican National Convention. August 19, 1976. Image: B1272-18A

Description: President Ford, as the Republican nominee, shakes hands with nomination foe Ronald Reagan on the closing night of the Republican National Convention. August 19, 1976.

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President Ford, vice presidential running mate Senator Robert Dole and Mrs. Elizabeth Dole debark Marine I to attend a campaign rally in the Senator’s hometown. Russell, Kansas. August 20, 1976. Image: B1259-05

Description: President Ford, vice presidential running mate Senator Robert Dole and Mrs. Elizabeth Dole debark Marine I to attend a campaign rally in the Senator’s hometown.  Russell, Kansas.   August 20, 1976.

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President Ford conducts a meeting to discuss the 1976 campaign while vacationing in Vail, Colorado. Fitzhugh Scott residence, Vail, Colorado. August 16, 1976.  Image: B1322-17A

Description: President Ford conducts a meeting to discuss the 1976 campaign while vacationing in Vail, Colorado. Fitzhugh Scott residence, Vail, Colorado.  August 16, 1976. 

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The Ford Family participates in a photo opportunity for the 1976 presidential election campaign. September 6, 1976. Image: B1368-20A

Description: The Ford Family participates in a photo opportunity for the 1976 presidential election campaign. September 6, 1976.

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President Ford and Jimmy Carter meet at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia to debate domestic policy during the first of the three Ford-Carter Debates Image: B1603-10

Description: President Ford and Jimmy Carter meet at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia to debate domestic policy during the first of the three Ford-Carter Debates. September 23, 1976.

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President Ford greets well-wishers during a campaign stop in Gulfport, Mississippi.   September 26, 1976.   Image: B1654-07

Description: President Ford greets well-wishers during a campaign stop in Gulfport, Mississippi.   September 26, 1976.  

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First Lady Betty Ford introduces her son Steve to a crowd gathered outside a President Ford Committee phone bank in Downey, California.  October 19, 1976.   Image: B1963-21A

Description: First Lady Betty Ford introduces her son Steve to a crowd gathered outside a President Ford Committee phone bank in Downey, California.  October 19, 1976.  

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President Ford campaigns in New York before returning to Michigan for the final days of the election campaign.  Nassau County Veterans Coliseum, Hempstead, New York.  October 31, 1976.  Image: B2055-29A

Description: President Ford campaigns in New York before returning to Michigan for the final days of the election campaign.  Nassau County Veterans Coliseum, Hempstead, New York.  October 31, 1976. 

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President and Mrs. Ford offer each other comfort as they watch the election returns
Image: B2174-12

Description: President and Mrs. Ford offer each other comfort as they watch the election returns. November 2, 1976.

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Mrs. Ford reads President Ford's concession speech to the press. November 3, 1976 Image: B2193-08A

Description: Mrs. Ford reads President Ford's concession speech to the press. November 3, 1976. (l-r) Steve, President Ford, Susan, Mike, Gayle

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