Ronald Reagan became the host of General Electric Theater in 1954. After eight years as host, Reagan estimated he had visited 135 G.E. research and manufacturing facilities, and met 250,000 people. This is one such visit to the G.E. plant in Lexington, KY. My great aunt Gloria Johnson, seated on the left, was kind enough to send me this picture. Reagan often credited these engagements as helping him with his public speaking abilities. View full size.