Republican national convention: Day two

A straw boater sponsored by Fox News sits atop the day's schedule Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP

A republican-themed gold handbag sported by a Republican supporter Photograph: Chip Somodevilla /Getty

A 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/Getty

Alaska delegate Pat Fink watches proceedings from the floor Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP

Members of the Arizona delegation listen to the pledge of allegiance Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP

Protesters take part in an anti-war and anti-poverty march nearby Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP

The former president George H W Bush and his wife, Barbara Photograph: Justin Sullivan /Getty

Actor and former senator Fred Thompson speaks Photograph: Alex Wong /Getty

George Bush is reflected in a delegate's glasses during his satellite address Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

The California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and nominee John McCain appear on a video screen Photograph: Paul J. Richards/AFP

Badges supporting the vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, on a delegate's hat Photograph: Paul J. Richards/AFP

Delegates wave signs in support of John McCain Photograph: Paul J. Richards /AFP

Satirical activists hold up placards Photograph: Max Whittaker/Getty

Republican elephant slippers Photograph: Susan Walsh /AP