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Democratic National Convention Schedule |
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Written by KGMB9 Interactive - webmaster@kgmb9.com
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August 27, 2008 09:45 PM |
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DNC Convention: Change You Can Believe In
- Shawn Johnson does pledge of allegiance
- Jennifer Hudson sings the Star Spangled Banner
- Rev. Bernice King - daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King
- Martin Luther King III - son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King
- Performances, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald
- Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight Eisenhower
- Al Gore
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Live Performances (before gavel)
Yonder Mountain String Band Performance
Jeff Austin, Adam Aijala, Ben Kaufmann, Dave Johnston
- Voter Registration Presentation
- Remarks by the Honorable Luis Gutierrez
Member of the US House of Representatives, Illinois
- David Plouffe
Obama Campaign Manager
- Ray Rivera
Obama State Director, Colorado
- Call to Order by the Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Permanent Chair, Democratic National Convention
Member and Speaker of the US House of Representatives, California
- Invocation by Rabbi David Saperstein
Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism - Washington, DC
- Presentation of Colors
Disabled American Veterans
- Pledge of Allegiance by Shawn Johnson
US Olympic Gymnast
- National Anthem by Jennifer Hudson
Academy award-winning singer and Broadway performer
- Welcome by Elbra Wedgeworth
President/Chair, Denver Host Committee
- Presentation of Resolutions
Democratic National Committee Vice-Chairs
Mark Brewer
The Honorable Linda Chavez-Thompson
The Honorable Mike Honda
The Honorable Lottie Shackelford
Susan Turnbull
- Remarks by the Honorable Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor of Colorado
- The Honorable Ed Perlmutter
Member of the US House of Representatives, Colorado
- The Honorable John Salazar
Member of the US House of Representatives, Colorado
- The Honorable Diana DeGette
Member of the US House of Representatives, Colorado
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Video & Remarks by the Honorable Howard Dean
Former Governor of Vermont
Chair of the Democratic Party
- Video & Remarks: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King
The Honorable John Lewis
Member of the US House of Representatives, Georgia
Rev. Bernice King
Daughter of the late Dr. King
Martin Luther King III
Oldest son of the late Dr. King
- Remarks by the Honorable Bill Richardson
Governor, New Mexico
- Live Performances by will.i.am
Accompanied by John Legend (piano), Agape Choir, and band
- Sheryl Crow
Singer/songwriter
- Remarks by Ray Rivera
Obama State Director, Colorado
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Remarks by the Honorable Jan Schakowsky
Member of the US House of Representatives, Illinois
- The Honorable Mark Udall
Member of the US House of Representatives, Colorado
- The Honorable Tim Kaine
Governor of Virginia
- Live Performance
Stevie Wonder
- Remarks by the Honorable Al Gore
Former Vice President of the United States
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Remarks by John Kuniholm
Wounded Iraq veteran
- Live Performance by Michael McDonald
Singer/songwriter
- Remarks by Susan Eisenhower
Granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Retired Generals Tribute by Air Force Maj. Gen. J. Scott Gration (Ret)
Accompanied by additional generals
- American Voices Program
Roy Gross
Monica Early
Wes Moore
Janet Lynn Monacco
Nate Flick
Teresa Asenap
Pamela Cash-Roper
Barney Smith
- Remarks by the Honorable Dick Durbin
US Senator, Illinois
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Video/Remarks by SENATOR BARACK OBAMA
DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
- Benediction by Pastor Joel Hunter
Senior Pastor of Northland in Central Florida
- Adjournment by the Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Permanent Chair, Democratic National Convention
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Last Updated ( August 27, 2008 09:45 PM )
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