In pictures: Republican Convention

In a glittering finale, US presidential candidate George W Bush formally accepted the nomination of his party at the Republican Convention in Philadelphia.

Mr Bush peers through confetti after making his acceptance speech

Delegates cheer their presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney

Mr Bush embraces his wife Laura after his acceptance speech

The nominees wave through confetti at the close of the convention

The Texas governor said the US is enjoying a time of great promise and he intends to seize the moment

Former President George Bush sheds a tear as his son, George W, accepts the nomination

Two thousand Republican delegates paid great attention to the convention's top speech

Mr Bush put has strong emphasis on the latin community

Family politics: George P. Bush, nephew of George W, also delivered a bilingual address