The 2008 Republican National Convention was held from September 1 to September 4 in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The party confirmed its nominee for president, Sen. John McCain, on the evening of September 3. McCain delivered his acceptance speech on the following night, promising that "change is coming," and exhorting the audience to "stand up and fight!"MSNBC: McCain Addresses the 2008 RNC (Time: 9:41)

With Hurricane Gustav predicted to make landfall in Louisiana at the same time as the GOP Convention's opening night, plans were changed at the last minute to make the event less of a celebration and more appropriate for the circumstances. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney decided not to appear, and the opening night featured Laura Bush and Cindy McCain making an appeal for donations for hurricane relief.

• Wikipedia: 2008 RNC Speakers Monday, September 1

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• Wikipedia: 2008 RNC Speakers Thursday, September 4