The phrase " Win one for the Gipper " was later used as a political slogan by Ronald Reagan , who was often referred to as " The Gipper " due to playing the role in the movie . A famous use of it was at the 1988 Republican National Convention when Reagan told his Vice President George H. W. Bush , " George , go out there and win one for the Gipper . " It was also used at the 1996 Republican National Convention by Bob Dole , as the 1996 Republican National Convention was held in Reagan 's home state of California . It was used again in the 2004 Republican National Convention by President George W. Bush in his acceptance speech when he stated " we can now truly win one for the Gipper , " shortly after Reagan 's death
1988 Republican National Convention
1988 Republican National Convention
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