Moments from the Republican National Convention (40 images)

The four-day, largely virtual Republican National Convention was held August 24-27, 2020. The event, which renominated President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for re-election, was based in Charlotte, N.C., but many events were held remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Speakers included first lady Melania Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Mitch McConnell and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law and campaign adviser for President Donald Trump, declared November's vote "the most critical election in modern history." UPI Photo

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First lady Melania Trump said her husband, President Donald Trump, "has not and will not lose focus on Americans." She delivered the speech from the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, the second night of the Republican National Convention. Read the full text here. Photo by Michael Reynolds/UPI

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President Donald Trump prepares to watch his wife's speech. Photo by Michael Reynolds/UPI

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whose speech to the convention was recorded as he worked in Jerusalem, said the president has made his family safer by putting his "America First vision" into action. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has opened an investigation into Pompeo's participation in the convention while on official business. Photo by UPI

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