A straw boater sponsored by Fox News sits atop the day's schedulePhotograph: Stan Honda/AFPA republican-themed gold handbag sported by a Republican supporterPhotograph: Chip Somodevilla /GettyA delegate in a cowboy hat stands on the floor Photograph: Chip Somodevilla /Getty
Anti-Iraq war activists protest in the streets outside the event Photograph: Max Whittaker/GettyAlaska delegate Pat Fink watches proceedings from the floorPhotograph: Stan Honda/AFPMembers of the Arizona delegation listen to the pledge of allegiance Photograph: Stan Honda/AFPProtesters take part in an anti-war and anti-poverty march nearbyPhotograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFPThe former president George H W Bush and his wife, BarbaraPhotograph: Justin Sullivan /GettyActor and former senator Fred Thompson speaksPhotograph: Alex Wong /GettyGeorge Bush is reflected in a delegate's glasses during his satellite addressPhotograph: Chip Somodevilla/GettyThe California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and nominee John McCain appear on a video screenPhotograph: Paul J. Richards/AFPBadges supporting the vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, on a delegate's hat Photograph: Paul J. Richards/AFPDelegates wave signs in support of John McCain Photograph: Paul J. Richards /AFPSatirical activists hold up placards Photograph: Max Whittaker/GettyRepublican elephant slippers Photograph: Susan Walsh /AP
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