Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.

LIVE BLOG: Donald Trump Vows Action, Law-and-order in Convention Speech

July 21, 2016 5:19 PM update July 21, 2016 10:53 PM

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.

Ivanka Trump's speech, introducing her father, Donald Trump, is next....

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Ivanka Trump, daughter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, talks with production crew during a walk through in preparation for her speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.

On the floor:

Latino delegates wave signs for Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland, July 21, 2016.

RNC house band tells people to get up and dance, which many do.

Barrack finishes the story to light clapping and then begins talking about "a necklace of prosperity and tolerance around the world." Compares Trump's life to a (James) Michener tale. And tells people in the audience they need to vote in the fall. And then he's done.

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LIVE BLOG: Donald Trump Vows Action, Law-and-order in Convention Speech