Ronald Reagan Set to Take GOP Convention
The nomination of Ronald Reagan in 1968 began with the fall of Nixon's southern support, as well as the pending Democratic nomination of Robert F. Kennedy allowed the California Governor, two years into his term to sweep the convention floor, much like Barry Goldwater four years earlier.
A Show of Unity: Nixon Pledges Support to Reagan
Ronald Reagan played up on the campaign trail, his strength in terms of electability over Richard Nixon. "We already had Nixon lose to a Kennedy eight years ago, it's time for a new beginning. It's time to restore the Republican Party."
A Proven Winner: Vote Reagan in '68