RONALD REAGAN
March 28, 1988

If you look closely at this photo of President Ronald Reagan you can spot several packages of Reynolds Wrap just above his head. In his quick three-hour visit to Richmond in 1988, President Reagan touched down at the Reynolds Metal headquarters to address a crowd of over 400 Reynolds employees.

As Reagan toured the facilities and commended the company for its outstanding performance in the world economy, a small group outside the building protested his administration for its involvement in the Iran-Contra affair. Still, most of the thousands who came to catch a glimpse of the president celebrated the visit by waving tiny flags and holding welcoming signs. Richmonders appreciated the national attention and enjoyed the acclaim of being a city that is home to an industrial heavyweight.

Pres. Ronald Reagan visited Reynolds Metals Co. in Richmond, Va., March 28, 1988, Courtesy of the Richmond Times-Dispatch