Cheney votes and Bush campaign scenes at GOP convention
McCain backs Bush as Cheney faces scrutiny in a convention spotlight. Cheney defends past votes while signaling openness to changing positions on Head Start and gun control, amid Democratic criticism. The scene includes Hastert preparing to bang the gavel and delegates reacting with mixed enthusiasm.
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Lawrence resident reports Philadelphia reception for GOP delegates
Lawrence resident Mike Todd travels with his brother to Philadelphia as an honorary Kansas delegate. He describes the city’s welcome events at the Franklin Institute and Ben Franklin Bridge gala, reporting strong security, lively crowds, and smooth transit. Todd plans daily convention updates and looks forward to the start of official proceedings including a Kansas dinner with Bob Dole.
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Peaceful Unity 2000 protest fills Philadelphia streets
Several thousand activists in colorful costumes gathered in downtown Philadelphia for the Unity 2000 march on the eve of the Republican National Convention. Police reported few incidents during the largely peaceful rally attracting at least 7,000 people with groups ranging from environmental and animal rights to campaign finance reform and police brutality, while clashes occurred between anti abortion and abortion rights activists and a homeless march was planned without a city permit.
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Buchanan Denies Being Dropped From Reform Ballot
Pat Buchanan rejected claims that he was removed from the Reform Party presidential ballot. A weekend vote by the party executive committee supposedly ousted him, but chair Gerald Moan deemed that action illegitimate due to quorum issues. Buchanan said the hoax aims to derail the nomination and will be decided by the national committee on August 8.
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Philadelphia Delivers Revolution Draft in 1776
In 1776 Philadelphia housed Jefferson drafting the Declaration as delegates debated independence. The city buzzed with taverns, trades, and stark social strata while Loyalists fled and July 8 saw Nixon read the declaration to a packed State House yard amid celebration.
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