REPUBLICANS OPEN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW YORK CITY

Former President George H. Bush waves to delegates with wife Barbara during the opening night of the Republican National Convention on August 30, 2004 in New York City. The event, which will officially make President George W. Bush the Republican nominee for the 2004 national presidential race, has drawn anti-war and anti-administration protesters. ..(UPI Photo/GREG WHITESELL)..