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The convention renominated President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for the Republican nomination

The 2020 Republican National Convention was a big meeting for the Republican Party in the United States. At this event, party members chose who would run for president and vice president. This happened before the 2020 United States presidential election.

The convention was planned for August 24 to 27, 2020. However, the original plans for a huge gathering changed. This was because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that was happening in 2020.

At the convention, Donald Trump was chosen again to run for president. Mike Pence was chosen again to run for vice president.

Where the Convention Happened

The convention was first planned to be held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. But on June 2, 2020, President Trump and the Republican National Committee decided to move the event.

This was because the government of North Carolina would not agree to let the convention happen with a large crowd. They also wanted public health rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

President Trump then said the convention would move to Jacksonville, Florida. However, on July 23, he canceled the plans for Jacksonville too. Some smaller parts of the convention still took place in Charlotte.

In August 2020, President Trump announced he would accept the Republican nomination. He did this live from the White House in Washington, D.C. More than 1,500 people gathered outside the White House to watch. People sat close together, which meant they did not follow social distancing guidelines.

Images for kids

  • Spectrum Center 2018

    The Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, was originally to be the site of the convention.

  • VeteransMemorialJax

    The VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, was to have been the main site of the 2020 Republican National Convention.

  • Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in February 2020

    Much of the convention took place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

  • The White House (50259551253)

    Stage being erected at the White House for Trump's acceptance speech

  • Entrance to Charlotte, NC, Convention Center IMG 5243

    The Charlotte Convention Center was the site of the August 24 morning session of the convention

  • President Trump in North Carolina (50267378136)

    President Trump arriving in Charlotte for the morning session of the convention

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