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Some transcripts and NECN video of speeches available

RNC schedule for Thursday, Sept. 2

7:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. EDT

Theme: "A Safer World, A More Hopeful America"

Convention Call to Order, Rep. Henry Bonilla of Texas, Deputy Permanent Co-Chair

Presentation of Colors, New York Port Authority

Pledge of Allegiance, Mary Lou Retton and Kerri Strug, Olympic Gold Medalists

National Anthem, Nicole C. Mullen, Nashville, Tenn.

Invocation, Bishop Keith Butler, Southfield, Mich.

Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer

Dorothy Hamill, Olympic Gold Medalist

The Honorable Michael Williams of Texas

Music, Donnie McClurkin

Mel Martinez

Tommy Franks

Music, Michael W. Smith

New York Gov. George Pataki

President Bush

necn video: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Benediction, Cardinal Egan

Acceptance speeches
All recent presidents can trace their campaign success to their memorable acceptance addresses. And many losing candidates can chart their downfall to ill-chosen phrases or arguments. Check out the five best and five worst speeches in recent years.