MILWAUKEE — A vice presidential nominee. A message of unity. A party-like atmosphere.

The Republican National Convention is officially underway, with GOP politicians, delegates and voters convening in Milwaukee, Wis., for a jubilant celebration that will culminate with former President Trump’s official nomination as the 2024 nominee.

This year’s event, however, comes on the heels of Saturday's assassination attempt on Trump, which shook the political world — and is cooling the rhetoric at the quadrennial event.

The convention, though, has still been marked by its classic trademarks, including spirited outfits, passionate speeches and jabs at Democrats.

Here are five memorable moments from day 1 of the Republican convention in Milwaukee.

Trump picks a VP candidate

Washington’s latest favorite parlor game has finally come to an end.

Trump officially announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R) as his vice presidential pick on Monday.

He revealed his pick of the first-term senator, populist conservative and America First firebrand in a Truth Social post midway through the roll call of states that officially nominated him, and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) announced the news in the convention hall.

“Utah, the 45th state admitted to the union, today proudly casts all of its 40 delegate votes for President Donald J. Trump and his newly announced running mate, my friend and colleague, JD Vance,” Lee said.

Vance later walked onto the convention floor to huge cheers and chants of “USA, USA” alongside his wife Usha, and........

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