Republican convention: day four

A video presentation about John McCain is shown on the giant screen Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP

A protest dummy at the Minnesota State Capitol building Photograph: Max Whittaker/Getty

Delegates hold up signs of support as Cindy McCain addresses the convention Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP

Cindy McCain stands with her family at the podium before her speech Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

Balloons drop from the ceiling at the end of John McCain's speech Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty

Delegates reach for balloons released from the ceiling Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP

Texas delegates bow their heads Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

A member of the Texas delegation wearing boots stitched with the US flag Photograph: Craig Lassig/EPA

John McCain delivers his speech Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty

John McCain acknowledges the crowd Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

John McCain looks out at his audience Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP

Todd Palin, Sarah Palin, Cindy McCain and John McCain on stage Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

John McCain hugs his mother, Roberta, at the closing of the convention Photograph: larry W Smith/EPA

John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, wave to the cheering crowd after his speech Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP

A woman sits alone at the end of the day Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty