President Accepts Nomination, Outlines Second Term Goals
In a speech that outlined a litany of domestic projects he would focus on in a second term, and plans to continue the war on terrorism, President Bush made the case for his reelection on Thursday night, drawing chants of "Four more years" from Republican delegates.

"We are staying on the offensive -- striking terrorists abroad -- so we do not have to face them here at home," the president said. "And we will prevail."

To get a final assessment of the president's speech and the Republican convention, Jim Lehrer talks with columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss, Richard Norton Smith and Meena Bose.

Full Text: President Bush's acceptance speech

Political, Tropical Storms Swirl Around Florida

Florida delegates to the Republican National Convention in New York remain upbeat in the face of both political and tropical storms at home, the worst of which may still be on the horizon.

Former President Bush Reflects on His Son's Reelection Campaign
On the day his son accepted his renomination, former President George H. W. Bush compared his 1992 campaign to the challenges facing the current President Bush in 2004 during an interview with Jim Lehrer.
RealAudio: Historians consider the similarities and differences between Former President Bush and his son.

Former General Tommy Franks Endorses President Bush
After his speech, Gen. Franks sat down with Jim Lehrer and NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks to discuss the administration's military decisions.
Full Text: In an address to the Republican National Convention, former Central Command chief Retired General Tommy Franks outlined his support for the president, citing Mr. Bush's work with the military and his leadership in the war on terrorism.

Presidential Adviser Karen Hughes Discusses the Convention
Karen Hughes, a strategist for the Bush-Cheney campaign and a longtime communications adviser to President Bush, discusses the president's acceptance speech, his plan for the future and attacks on Sen. John Kerry by speakers at the Republican convention.

Public Remains Deeply Divided Over the Campaign
RealAudio: Andrew Kohut examines the latest surveys of the American public and what they say about the volatility of this year's election.

Analysts, Politicians Debate President's Goals in Thursday's Address
RealAudio: Former speech writers consider what the president should focus on in Thursday's address.
RealAudio: Historians consider some past convention hits and misses.
RealAudio: Sen. Olympia Snowe and former Sen. Alan Simpson discuss what the president should focus on in his acceptance speech.

Barbara Bush and former Pres. George H.W. Bush attend a Florida delegation breakfast.

President Bush Prepares 'Future-oriented' Acceptance Speech

In his acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention, President Bush is expected to outline a domestic agenda for a second term and to explain the affect the terrorist attacks had on him personally, and on the world.

Retired Gen. Tommy Franks

Senate Candidate Mel Martinez

New York Gov. George Pataki

President George Bush