RONALD REAGAN
\nMarch 28, 1988<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Pres. Ronald Reagan visited Reynolds Metals Co. in Richmond, Va., March 28, 1988, Courtesy of the Richmond Times-Dispatch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"