Jimmy Stewart At LAX, 1976

Recently, I saw a photo posting of actor Jimmy Stewart and his wife on Facebook. This jogged a memory dating back to 1976.

Former Governor Ronald Reagan was in a primary campaign against President Gerald R. Ford. During the campaign, Reagan was returning to Los Angeles from campaigning in different states. He was scheduled to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Reagan campaign (Citizens For Reagan) turned this arrival into a campaign rally.

Since I lived only a few miles from LAX, decided to attend the rally.

When I arrived and while walking to rally area, I saw Stewart signing autographs for fans. I took the below snapshot with a 110 Kodak camera I had at the time.

Reagan Portrait Re-Framed and Matted

Last year, I had a photographic portrait of President Ronald Reagan matted and framed with my invitation to the White House as shown above. It now hangs in my living room.

The portrait was a thank-you gift from the Citizens for Reagan campaign in 1976. I served as an area chairman for the campaign in my congressional district that year. I also was a California Delegate to the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Above, in 1981, I had my collection of Reagan campaign memorabilia
 on display at the Hawthorne Library. The photo above shows me
 holding the portrait in its original matte and frame at the Library.
Photo by Mike Davis of the Daily Breeze.

The California Delegation to the 1980 Republican National Convention were invited to the White House in June 1982 for a reception. The convention was held in Detroit, Michigan. While President Reagan was mingling with the Delegation guests in the East Room, I had him sign my invitation. 

Above, the California Delegation reception in the East Room. President Reagan signing a delegate's invitation. I am in the background at left behind someone's white shoulder. White House photo.

I had the items framed and matted at Frame 'N Art in Gallup. 

UPDATE: 

Here I am at the presidential podium (before the seal was put on it) in the East Room of the White House.