This timeline charts Gerald Ford's path in the 1976 election, from competing for the Republican nomination in the primaries to his fight against Jimmy Carter in the general election. Follow along to learn more about the key moments in his campaign.
Wisconsin
Campaign Stops: Milwaukee, West Bend
President Ford in Milwaukee, WI.
Wisconsin
Campaign Stops: Campbell, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Green Bay
President Ford at the dedication of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame with Bret Starr and others, Green Bay, WI.
Wisconsin
Campaign Stop: Madison
During First Lady Betty Ford’s campaign trip to Madison, WI she uses the handle “First Momma” to call "Friends of First Family" with a CB radio.
Primary: Wisconsin
Ford Wins
Texas
Campaign Stops: Dallas, Irving, Arlington, San Antonio
President Ford throws out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers' Opening Day Game, Arlington, TX.
Texas
Campaign Stops: Dallas, El Paso, Amarillo
President Ford arrives to do Q & A with the Press, Amarillo, TX.
Texas
First Lady Betty Ford’s campaign trip to Texas.
Texas
Campaign Stop: Austin
First Lady Betty Ford's campaign trip to the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin, TX.
Indiana
Campaign Stop: Indianapolis
President Ford addresses reporters in Indianapolis, IN.
Indiana to Georgia
Campaign Stops: Indianopolis, Evansville ... Marietta, Atlanta, Chambree
President Ford answering questions in Evansville, IN.
Pennsylvania Primary
Ford Wins
Louisiana to Texas
Campaign Stops: Bossier City, Shreveport ... Longview, Tyler
President Ford in Bossier City, LA.
Texas
Campaign Stops: Tyler, Ft. Worth, Houston
President Ford visited with the Tyler College Junior Apache Belles Performers.
Texas
Campaign Stops: Houston, Conroe, Waco, Dallas
President Ford in Conroe, TX.
Texas
Campaign Stops: Dallas, Lubbock, Abilene
President Ford in Lubbock, TX.