THE FIRST NIGHT: JULY 31, 2000

The NewsHour Coverage

Charting a Course
The chairman of the GOP platform committee discusses the direction of the party.

Unconventional Coverage
Internet coverage increases as networks shy away from the convention.

Changing Times: Discussion
Historians discuss this and past conventions.

The 1st Hour of the Convention

Governor Jane Hull
The Republican governor of Arizona discusses the unity of the party.

The GOP Debate
Three experts assess the evolving direction of the Republican Party.

Education on the Podium
Three experts assess the evolving direction of the Republican Party.

The 2nd Hour of the Convention

Diverse Voices
The former head of the Red Cross and a reverend share their stories.

Speaker Hastert
The Speaker of the House discusses Congressional priorities.

The Hastert Congress
Shields and Gigot discuss Dennis Hastert and his Speakership.

The Final Hour of the Convention

Laura Bush's Address: Part I
The First Lady of Texas discusses education and her husband, George W. Bush.

Laura Bush's Address: Part II
The First Lady of Texas reflects the importance of family.

Governor Bush Checks In
The Texas governor speaks to the convention from the trail.

Colin Powell's Speech: Part I
The former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs on volunteerism and activism.

Colin Powell's Speech: Part II
Retired General Powell calls on more support for the nation's young.