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A photo of the floor of the Republican National Convention.
Four days, dozens of speakers and many balloons later, the 2024 Republican National Convention is officially over.
Former President Trump officially accepted the GOP's presidential nomination. Trump broke the record for the longest convention acceptance speech.
Take a look at what our photographers captured.
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People watch the Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance speak during the third night of the RNC, in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 17.
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People cheer for the Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, during the third night of the RNC, in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 17.
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An attendee of the 2024 Republican National Convention waits to hear the official announcement of Donald Trump's running mate.
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JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, stands at a podium during a walkthrough for the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milkwaukee, WI.
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Former First Lady Melania Trump greets the crowd at the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 18.
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People cheer for the Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, during the third night of the RNC, in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 17.
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A delegate's jacket on the floor of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024.
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People gathered for the March on RNC during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 15, 2024.
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Nadine Seiler holds up a "Stop Project 2025" sign during the rally for March on RNC during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 15, 2024.
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During the March on the RNC, a Palestinian flag leans against a car showcasing merchandise for sale on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 15, 2024.
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A group gathers to write on a poster board set out for well wishes for Donald Trump toward the end of the Prayer Vigil for America held at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee on Sunday.
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People attend the last night of the Republican National Convention.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks about the attempted assasination during his party's acceptance speech at the RNC.
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A delegate from Arizona, wears a gauze on her ear in solidarity with Donald Trump on the floor of the Republican National Convention.
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A man records Donald Trump speaking on his phone on the final night of the Republican National Convention.
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The balloon drop marks the end of the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee.
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People cheer for the Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, during the third night of the RNC, in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 17.
Keren Carrión is a short-form video producer and photojournalist on the NPR visuals team. Originally from Puerto Rico, she has lived in Connecticut and Washington D.C., where she graduated from George Washington University with a BFA in Photojournalism. She spent two years as a photojournalist for NPR's affiliate station in Dallas through Report for America. Previously, she worked with CNN as a video editor in Atlanta, and has interned with Univision, USA Today, The Hill, and the New York Times Student Journalism Institute.
