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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.
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LIVE BLOG: Donald Trump Vows Action, Law-and-order in Convention Speech

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Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention, painting America as a country in dire straits, under attack both at home and abroad. He says he is the only candidate capable of making America safe and vows to take the actions necessary to protect Americans who feel unsafe.

After a third song by the RNC house band, Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University, walks out on the stage. Crowd is pretty subdued. Only giving a big cheer when Falwell mentions Donald Trump's name.

Delegates make their mark on state placards on the floor of the arena at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday.

Delegates make their mark on state placards at the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.
Delegates make their mark on state placards at the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.

In excerpt of draft text released by Donald Trump, he says he will end "crime and violence" across the country.

"I have a message for all of you: the crime and violence that today afflicts our nation will soon come to an end. Beginning on January 20th 2017, safety will be restored."

RNC house band now doing a cover of the Beatles' "Eight Days a Week."

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