THE FIRST
NIGHT: JULY 31, 2000
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.