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Slideshow: Presidents in Amarillo
In this AGN file photo of President Roosevelt, left, joined by Amarillo Mayor Ross Rogers and Texas Gov. James V. Allred, Roosevelt smiles in the rain as he parades through the puddles on Polk Street on July 11, 1938.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo dated Oct. 8, 1963, shows George H. W. Bush during a visit to Amarillo after announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate seat. In the photo with him is Holley Reed, a member of the Amarillo Republican Women's Club, and Fred Chambers of Houston, who accompanied Bush to Amarillo.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo, which ran in the paper on Feb. 5, 1964, shows George H. W. Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, campaigning in Amarillo. Barbara is holding a sign that says "Let's elect Geo Bush to the U.S. senate."
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson during their 1960 visit to Amarillo. Johnson also came to Amarillo in 1950 and 1959.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn this undated file photo, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower steps onto the rear platform of his private car to charm the crowd on his way to warmer climates. "Hurry up," he remarked, smiling, "it's cold out here." He was headed to Palm Springs, Calif., for a vacation.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson during their 1960 visit to Amarillo. Johnson also came to Amarillo in 1950 and 1959.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn this undated file photo, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower steps onto the rear platform of his private car to charm the crowd on his way to warmer climates. "Hurry up," he remarked, smiling, "it's cold out here." He was headed to Palm Springs, Calif., for a vacation. In July of 1953, he visited Amarillo to speak with several governors, including Texas Gov. Allan Shivers, about the drought plaguing several Western states.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn this undated file photo, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower steps onto the rear platform of his private car to charm the crowd on his way to warmer climates. "Hurry up," he remarked, smiling, "it's cold out here." He was headed to Palm Springs, Calif., for a vacation.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn this undated AGN file photo taken by staff photographer Ron Wells, George H. W. Bush talks with T. Boone Pickens about the oil industry.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson during their 1960 visit to Amarillo. Johnson also came to Amarillo in 1950 and 1959.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows Richard Nixon during his visit to Amarillo in November of 1968.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows Richard Nixon during his visit to Amarillo in November of 1968.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn April of 1976, Gerald Ford visited Amarillo while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows Richard Nixon during his visit to Amarillo in November of 1968.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows Richard Nixon during his visit to Amarillo in November of 1968.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn April of 1976, Gerald Ford visited Amarillo while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn April of 1976, Gerald Ford visited Amarillo while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn April of 1976, Gerald Ford visited Amarillo while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn April of 1976, Gerald Ford addressed the crowd at the airport when he visited Amarillo while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn April of 1976, Gerald Ford visited Amarillo while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Amarillo Globe-NewsRonald Reagan drew a crowd of 1,500 during his Amarillo stop in 1980. He also visited Amarillo in 1974, 1976 and 1978.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows Ronald Reagan during his Amarillo visit in 1976. He also visited Amarillo in 1974, 1978 and 1980.
Amarillo Globe-NewsThis AGN file photo shows Ronald Reagan during his Amarillo visit in 1976. He also visited Amarillo in 1974, 1978 and 1980.
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Oct. 12, 1984, Jimmy Carter was honored in Amarillo for his development of and work with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.
Amarillo Globe-NewsRonald Reagan works the crowd after a rally in Amarillo in 1980. He also visited Amarillo in 1974, 1976 and 1978.
Amarillo Globe-NewsIn this AGN file photo, Ronald Reagan laughs as people the crowd cheer during his 1980 visit to Amarillo. He also visited Amarillo in 1974, 1976 and 1978.
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Oct. 12, 1984, Jimmy Carter was honored in Amarillo for his development of and work with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Oct. 12, 1984, Jimmy Carter was honored in Amarillo for his development of and work with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity. He greets from back left to right, Genera Flournoy, Johnnie and Jim Smith and Kista Smith, 7.
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Oct. 12, 1984, Jimmy Carter was honored in Amarillo for his development of and work with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Feb. 16, 2008, Bill Clinton spoke at the Amarillo Civic Center to campaign for his wife, then-Sen. Hilary Rodham Clinton, in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. To see more pictures of his visit, go to: http://bit.ly/Jwbbbr
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Feb. 16, 2008, Bill Clinton spoke at the Amarillo Civic Center to campaign for his wife, then-Sen. Hilary Rodham Clinton, in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. To see more pictures of his visit, go to: http://bit.ly/Jwbbbr
Amarillo Globe-NewsOn Feb. 16, 2008, Bill Clinton spoke at the Amarillo Civic Center to campaign for his wife, then-Sen. Hilary Rodham Clinton, in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. To see more pictures of his visit, go to: http://bit.ly/Jwbbbr
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