Reince Priebus opens the convention right on time.
"America's Got Talent" contestant Heavenly Joy, 5, is greeted with a smattering of clapping as she walks out to sing.
It's funky hat night at the convention:
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.