The 1980 presidential campaign of Ronald Reagan resulted in the election of Ronald Reagan and his running mate George H. W. Bush as president and vice president of the United States, defeating incumbent Democratic President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale.
Gerald Ford consulting with Bob Dole, Howard Baker, and Bill Brock before declining the offer to serve as Reagan's running mate, July 16
Reagan giving his acceptance speech at the convention, July 17
Reagan's 1980 campaign button with the slogan "Let's make America great again"
The first inauguration of Ronald Reagan as the 40th president of the United States was held on Tuesday, January 20, 1981, at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the first inauguration to be held on the building's west side. This was the 49th inauguration and marked the commencement of Ronald Reagan's and George H. W. Bush's first term as president and vice president, respectively. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered the presidential oath of office to Reagan, who placed his hand upon a family Bible given to him by his mother, open to 2 Chronicles 7:14. Associate Justice Potter Stewart administered the vice presidential oath to Bush.
Ronald Reagan takes the oath of office to be sworn in as the 40th president of the United States.
The Reagans in the inaugural parade
Image: President Ronald Reagan making his inaugural address from the United States Capitol