Ford stakes unity after controversial Nixon era at GOP convention
Delegates leave Kansas City energized yet wary as Ford lobs a debate challenge to Carter and invites Reagan to a unity appeal. Ford endorses changing vice presidential selection rules for 1980 while Mary Louise Smith is reelected GOP chair. The mood mixes optimism with fear of Carter leads and echoes 1964 Goldwater turmoil.
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Mary Louise Smith
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William E. Miller
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California
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Mondale Defends Watergate as Campaign Issue
Sen. Walter Mondale argues Watergate is a proper campaign topic, calling Gerald Ford a key Nixon ally since 1969. He spoke during a lakeside family vacation in Hibbing Minnesota and said Ford defended Nixon’s policies and blocked reforms while undermining intelligence investigations.
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Dole's Tears At Home Rally In Russell Kansas
Sen. Robert J. Dole cried upon returning to Russell Kansas as he urged Ford-Dole campaign support on the courthouse green. He framed the moment as proof a small town can shape national leaders, praising local neighbors and recalling his roots amid Russell's familiar sights.
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America
Carter Trials Campaign Themes On Plains Front Porch
Jimmy Carter outlined his principal campaign themes from Plains Georgia saying the nation drifted without leadership and offering voters a choice between new leadership or no leadership. He criticized Ford for dormancy while praising Nixon's policies and mocked Republican strategy to provoke anger in him.
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White House
Ford
Nixon
Carter
Georgia
Lester Maddox
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