The last time the Republican National Convention was held in New Orleans was in 1988. This is a stark contrast to this year's RNC location in Milwaukee.Ronald Reagan was the sitting president and was term-limited.This opened the door for his vice president, George H.W. Bush, to step into the spotlight.Bush then won the nomination, beating Bob Dole and evangelist Pat Robertson.Bush's victory marked a significant moment in the history of the Republican party, as he went on to serve as the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.Dan Quayle was nominated as his vice president. Archival footage from NBC showed when Reagan entered the Superdome. You can watch that video in the player above.