Ronald Reagan was 73 years old in 1984 when he faced questions about his age and his ability to be president.
During Reagan's infamous debate with Walter Mondale, panelist Henry Trewhitt asked, "You already are the oldest President in history, and some of your staff say you were tired after your most recent encounter with Mr. Mondale. I recall, yes, that President Kennedy, who had to go for days on end with very little sleep during the Cuba missile crisis. Is there any doubt in your mind that you would be able to function in such circumstances?"
