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AUGUST 4, 2000

Here is a recap of the Republican National Convention, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 31 - August 3.

MONDAY - Focus on Education
The Convention begins with the Pledge of Allegiance by Justina Cristobal of Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Platform adopted, which includes a section on Native Americans, self-determination, and self-sufficiency.
Retired General Colin Powell says the party has to reach out to all people, all the time. He criticizes some members of the party for their views on affirmative action.
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TUESDAY - Focus on Military
Senator John McCain of Arizona addresses the convention, pledging to "serve" candidate Bush.
Considered by many in Indian Country to be a friend to tribes and sovereignty, McCain makes no mention of tribes or Native veterans during his speech on the military.
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WEDNESDAY - Focus on Prosperity
Rebecca Ann King, Chickasaw from Oklahoma, sings the National Anthem.
Former Defense Secretary Dick Cheney accepts the Vice-Presidential nomination.
Outside the convention, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians of California hold a lunch for Republican candidates attending the convention.
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THURSDAY - Focus on Bush
George W. Bush arrives and accepts his party's nomination.
Hispanic-Americans get plenty of attention with a speech by George P. Bush, George W.'s nephew, peppered with Spanish phrases and a speech entirely in Spanish by California Assemblyman Abel Maldonado.
Outside the convention, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut hold a dinner in honor of Governor John J. Rowland and the Connecticut delegation.

Relevant Links:
The Republican National Convention - www.gopconvention.com