Presidential Campaign Announcement Slideshow

Mitt Romney launched his second campaign on June 2, 2011, in the first primary state, New Hampshire, with a scathing attack on President Obama's economic record.Stephan Savoia—AP

John McCain launched his second campaign on April 25, 2007, in New Hampshire with a speech that began with the Iraq War and foreign policy.Stephan Savoia—AP

Illinois senator Barack Obama waves to the crowd before he a

Barack Obama launched his campaign before the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., on Feb. 10, 2007, with a speech that referenced Abraham Lincoln.Mark Cowan—Bloomberg/Getty Images

Hillary Clinton launched her presidential campaign on Jan. 20, 2007, by posting the words "I'm in" on her website. AP

John Kerry launched his presidential campaign on Sept. 2, 2003, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., with a speech about the Iraq War.Lawrence Jackson—AP

June 16, 1999 Carthage, Tenn.Ron Edmonds—AP

Gov. George W. Bush, of Texas, launching his presidential ca

George W. Bush launched his first campaign on June 12, 1999, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a speech about "compassionate conservatism."Harry Hamburg—New York Daily News Archive/Getty Images

Bill Clinton Announces Presidential Candidacy

Bill Clinton launched his first campaign on Oct. 3, 1991, in Little Rock, Ark., with a speech about change.Cynthia Johnson—Getty Images

George H.W. Bush announced his first presidential campaign on Oct. 12, 1987, in Houston, Texas, with a speech about his work as vice president.Ed Kolenovsky—AP

Ronald Reagan launched his presidential campaign on Nov. 13, 1979,in New York City with a speech about the role of government.Walt Zeboski—AP

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