GOP Presidential candidate John McCain greets his mother, Roberta McCain during a walkthrough on the catwalk he will be giving his nomination acceptance speech on the final day of business at the 2008 Republican National Convention. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

Arizona Delegate and President of the Sun City West Republican Club in Sun City Ariz., Jan Martinson, waits for the start of the final day. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

The crowd views a video presentation on the 9/11 attacks at the start of the final evening for the convention. (J.M. Eddins Jr. / The Washington Times)

Alaska delegates cheer as state Commissioner of Administration, Annette Kreitzer, makes a motion for the Republican National Convention to nominate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for Vice President by acclimation, (J.M. Eddins Jr. / The Washington Times)

Pennsylvania Delegate Janet Garner, of Pottstown, Pa., cheers " Country First " during a speech by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. (Barbara Salisbury / The Washington Times)

Former Senator from Tennessee, Bill Frist, addresses the convention. (Barbara Salisbury / The Washington Times)

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger takes his seat in the VIP box the night. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

Former Redskins Head Coach Joe Gibbs speaks before the convention. (J.M. Eddins Jr. / The Washington Times)

The Texas delegation leads a cheer at the convention. (J.M. Eddins Jr. / The Washington Times)