Democratic National Convention
Thousands of Americans Ready to See President Obama at Democratic Convention
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- Thousands of Americans Ready to See President Obama at Democratic Convention
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 2012 Democratic National Convention is opening its doors for Americans to come together to hear President Obama and Vice President Biden's nomination acceptance speeches on Thursday, September 6, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thousands of North Carolinians have already picked up their community credentials.
Sign up for a community credential: http://www.barackobama.com/community-credentials. If you already signed up for a community credential in North Carolina, you can pick them up at one of these distribution centers: http://ofa.bo/nccredentials
http://www.DemConvention.com
Music: "Positive Feeling" by Dexter Britain http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dexter_Britain/
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- Credential Packing: Get Your Pass to Thursday Night
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 2012 Democratic National Convention is opening its doors for Americans to come together to hear President Obama and Vice President Biden's nomination acceptance speeches on Thursday, September 6, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sign up for a community credential: http://www.barackobama.com/community-credentials. If you already signed up for a community credential in North Carolina, you can pick them up at one of these distribution centers: http://ofa.bo/nccredentials
http://www.DemConvention.com
Music: "The Time to Run" by Dexter Britain http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dexter_Britain/
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- Behind-the-Scenes at the 2012 Democratic National Convention Hall
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Get a sneak peek at the Time Warner Cable Arena, which serves as the convention hall for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Here, delegates will re-nominate President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, and convention speakers such as First Lady Michelle Obama and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will take the stage. Tour the venue with convention staff member Kenneth Fisk.
Music: "Four, Floss, Five, Six" by Blue Ducks http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Ducks
http://www.DemConvention.com
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- Kal Penn: Youth Involved in the Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Kal Penn took a break from his acting career to volunteer for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Remembering his experience volunteering with other young people and meeting delegates from around the country, he encourages young people to get involved in the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Music: "Footsteps in the mind" by Stefano Targo http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/250370/footsteps-in-the-mind
http://www.DemConvention.com
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- 2,012 Service Hours and Counting: Building a Playground with KaBOOM!
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- On Saturday, August 4th, President Obama's birthday, two hundred and fifty volunteers from the Democratic National Convention Committee, Humana Inc., KaBOOM!, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership gathered at the Village of Rosedale Apartments in Charlotte to build a playground and adult fitness stations for local residents.
Volunteers erected a jungle gym, assembled benches, planted trees, spread mulch, and laid cement to create an entire park facility in six hours. The playground, designed with input from the local community, will provide a much-needed gathering space for fun and fitness for residents young and old. This day of service will go towards the convention committee's pledge to complete 2,012 hours of community service before the start of the Democratic National Convention in September.
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- Introducing the 2012 Democratic National Convention Mobile App
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 2012 Democratic National Convention's first ever mobile app offers yet another opportunity for Americans to engage and participate in this convention. In this app, there's something for everyone--whether you're joining us in person for the convention in Charlotte, or engaging virtually from anywhere in the country--or around the world.
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- Attend the President and Vice President's Speeches at the 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- On August 9th, the 2012 Democratic National Convention will release information about how Americans can apply for community credentials to attend the acceptance speeches from President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Learn how to apply for a credential and you could be there on Thursday, September 6th, at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sign up at http://www.DemConvention.com to receive email updates and we'll notify you when information about community credentials becomes available.
Music: "The Time to Run" by Dexter Britain. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dexter_Britain
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- Julián Castro Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- On Tuesday, September 4th, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will take the stage to give the keynote address at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Castro talks about how far we've come under President Obama's leadership and the importance of continuing to move our country forward.
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- Presidente de la Convención Nacional Demócrata Antonio Villaraigosa: "Alcé Su Voz y Participe"
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Del cuatro de septiembre al seis, estadounidenses del todo el país se reunirán -- en persona o virtualmente -- para tomar parte en la Convención Nacional Demócrata y participar en conversaciones de como mover nuestro país adelante. Ahora es el tiempo de alzar la voz y participar -- sea desde Charlotte con el Presidente Obama o viendo por televisión desde casa. El Alcalde de Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa explica como usted puede "Estar Allí" en la Convención Nacional Demócrata.
From September 4th-6th, Americans from all across the country will come together -- in person or virtually - to take part in the 2012 Democratic National Convention and to engage to move our country forward. Whether joining President Obama in Charlotte, or tuning in from home and online, now is the time to participate and make your voice heard. Los Angeles Mayor and Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa explains how you can "Be There" for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
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- Convention Memories: Backstage with the President
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Convention staffer Kevin Monroe remembers the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, where then-Senator Barack Obama strode past him backstage on his way to deliver his nomination acceptance speech. Kevin looks forward to this year's convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, his native state. "I've always been incredibly proud of my state for our progressive heritage and certainly the chance to show it off to the rest of the country and literally, the world."
http://www.DemConvention.com
Music: "Part I" by Jahzzar www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar
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- Local Business Spotlight: Veteran-Owned Ranger Construction
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Charlotte-based Ranger Construction teams up with the Democratic National Convention Committee to build out the media suites in Time Warner Cable Arena, the site of the first two days of official convention proceedings on Tuesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 5th. Bernie Funck, the owner and founder of the company and a Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, talks about his involvement to better the Charlotte community and what the convention means for Charlotte.
http://www.DemConvention.com
Music: "Ice Cream" by Jahzzar, www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
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- Tweetup Participants Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Convention Planning
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- On Monday, July 16th, the Democratic National Convention Committee hosted its first ever official convention Tweetup. Eighteen grassroots individuals from across the region were selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a behind-the-scenes look at our convention planning. Tweetup participants attended a press conference where Convention CEO Steve Kerrigan received the keys to the Time Warner Cable Arena to begin construction to transform the facility into a world class convention hall.
http://www.DemConvention.com
Music: "Ice Cream" by Jahzzar, www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
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- In The News: Democratic Convention Starts Construction at TWC Arena
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- On July 16th, 2012, the Democratic National Convention Committee received the keys to Time Warner Cable Arena. With this handover, the DNCC officially moves into the arena and will transform the facility from a sports arena into a convention hall.
"Receiving the keys to the Time Warner Cable Arena means the countdown is officially on toward the 2012 Democratic National Convention. We still have a lot of work to do between now and September, but we have a great arena to work with, fantastic local partners, and an experienced and talented construction and architect team," said DNCC CEO Steve Kerrigan.
http://bit.ly/MrxMXs
http://www.DemConvention.com
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- Local Business Spotlight: Democratic Convention Contracts with Charlotte's ZGM
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- On May 17th, the Democratic National Convention Committee named Zander Guinn Millan, Inc. (ZGM), a full-service woman-owned branding communications firm located in Charlotte, as the vendor for artwork and design services for the 2012 DNC credential.
Get a peek inside the offices of Zander Guinn Millan and meet its co-founder, Melanie Guinn-Buchanan.
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- 2,012 and Counting: DNCC Serves Those Who Have Served
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- On July 9, 2012, the Democratic National Convention Committee had the pleasure of volunteering at Goodwill of Southern Piedmont's headquarters. Through the organization's Operation Independence program, Goodwill serves hundreds of veterans each week, offering them job training workshops, resume assistance, and help with adjusting to civilian life. Watch as DNCC staff give back and offer a small gesture to those who have contributed to our country so profoundly.
http://www.DemConvention.com
"The Lost Ones" by Dexter Britain: http://freemusicarchive.org
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- 2,012 and Counting: DNCC Service Day at Levine Children's Hospital
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- On June 27th, over 75 volunteers from the Democratic National Convention Committee, the Charlotte Host Committee, and local credit unions volunteered at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. The "hands on" service day was part of a larger commitment to the hospital, which includes building a rooftop play space expected to open the week of the convention that will serve as a legacy long after the convention is over.
The convention staff is currently on its way to meeting its goal of performing 2,012 hours of service before September.
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- The LGBT Community in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Scott Bishop, Director of Project Management for the Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee, is a leader in the local LGBT community and serves on the board of the Human Rights Campaign in North Carolina.
Whether serving as a delegate, volunteering during the convention or participating in convention activities, Scott encourages the LGBT community to get involved and make their voices heard.
http://www.DemConvention.com
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- DNCC Spring Media Walkthrough
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Over 400 members of the media from across the country and around the world gathered in Charlotte on June 5, 2012. They toured each major venue of the Democratic National Convention: Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte Convention Center, Bank of America Stadium, and Charlotte Motor Speedway. 15,000 members of the press will be at the convention the week of September 3rd.
For more: http://www.demconvention.com
Creative Commons Music License: "Everything is Changing" by Noi.
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- The DNCC, Hargrove and Rodgers Builders team up to revamp Allenbrook Elementary media center
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- For the past year, staff from the Democratic National Convention Committee have volunteered their time to tutor kids at Allenbrook Elementary school, a local Title 1 school. When they heard the school's media center needed some renovation, the DNCC contacted two of its construction partners: Hargrove and Charlotte-headquartered Rodgers Builders. From bean bag chairs to library signs, these companies donated supplies and resources to revamp the media center. The media specialist, Robyn Decker, walks us through some of the changes the kids will be most excited to see.
http://www.DemConvention.com
Creative Commons Music License: "Pizzicato" by EHMA.
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- In The News: 100 Days Countdown to the 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The Democratic National Convention Committee celebrates 100 days until President Obama takes the stage to accept the Democratic nomination by launching the "I'm There" campaign, inviting Americans from across the country to become involved in the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Learn more and become involved: http://bit.ly/KCnnY2.
May 29, 2012.
http://www.DemConvention.com.
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- I'm There: 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The 2012 Democratic National Convention will be about more than just political pageantry and speeches. It's going to be about Americans coming together. Whether tuning in from home, online, or standing by the President's side in Charlotte, let us know you plan to participate in this convention. Americans across the country are already raising their voices to say, "I'm there" and we want to hear from you, too. Download your "I'm there" logo from our website, take a picture, and upload it to http://www.DemConvention.com.
Creative Commons Music License: "Positive Feeling" by Dexter Britain (http://www.dexterbritain.co.uk).
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- Become a Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The first week of September, North Carolina will welcome thousands of delegates from across the country to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. You could be one of them. Los Angeles Mayor and Permanent Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Antonio Villaraigosa, urges Americans to make their voices heard and become delegates to the convention in September. Visit http://www.demconvention.com/delegates.asp to find out how to represent your state and your fellow Democrats at the convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
April 12, 2012
http://www.DemConvention.com
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- DNCC Names Transportation Management Team
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Event Transportation Associates, Vectour Group and Charlotte Destination Group will serve as the transportation management team for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. For more information: http://bit.ly/GYIGp7. March 28, 2012.
http://www.demconvention.com
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- 2012 Democratic National Convention State Delegation Hotel Assignments
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The hotel assignments for the approximately 6,000 delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention include 56 hotels, all within 20 minutes of convention sites. View the full list at http://bit.ly/zEPQYq. February 16, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- Alcalde de Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa Presidirá la Convención Nacional Demócrata
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz will nominate Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa Permanent Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz's nomination of Mayor Villaraigosa will be presented to the Convention Rules Committee and then voted on by the delegates to the 2012 Convention at the opening session. Share convention ideas at http://www.demconvention.com/share-ideas.asp. February 15, 2012.
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- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to be Convention Chair
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz will nominate Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa Permanent Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz's nomination of Mayor Villaraigosa will be presented to the Convention Rules Committee and then voted on by the delegates to the 2012 Convention at the opening session. Share convention ideas at http://www.demconvention.com/share-ideas.asp. February 15, 2012.
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- Charlotte Selected as 2012 DNC Host City: One Year Later
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- One year ago, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that Charlotte, NC, would host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Plans are in full swing as the Democratic National Convention Committee gears up for the convention in September. Learn more about vendor opportunities at http://bit.ly/zIzVN7.
February 3, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com.
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- 500 Members of the Media Visit Charlotte for Democratic National Convention Walkthrough
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- About 500 members of the media from outlets across the country and the world visited Charlotte on January 18, 2012, for a logistical briefing and walkthrough of the sites of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The purpose of the walkthrough was to provide media with technical and logistical information to help in their planning and budgeting decisions for convention coverage. http://www.demconvention.com.
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- The 2012 Democratic National Convention Changes Announcement
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The final night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention will be held in Bank of America Stadium, to allow tens of thousands of additional Americans to attend President Obama's acceptance speech. The convention will also be shortened by one day, from four to three days and the Monday of convention week will be designated as a day to celebrate the Carolinas, Virginia and the South at Charlotte Motor Speedway. January 17, 2012.http://www.demconvention.com
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- DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Announces 2012 Democratic National Convention Changes
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz announce that the final night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention will be held in Bank of America Stadium, to allow tens of thousands of additional Americans to attend President Obama's acceptance speech. The convention will also be shortened by one day, from four to three days and the Monday of convention week will be designated as a day to celebrate the Carolinas, Virginia and the South at Charlotte Motor Speedway. January 17, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- OFA Organizer Leah Hill on the 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- OFA Organizer Leah Hill speaks at an announcement on the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The final night of the convention will be held in Bank of America Stadium to allow tens of thousands of additional Americans to attend President Obama's acceptance speech. January 17, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- DNCC CEO Steve Kerrigan Announces 2012 Democratic National Convention Changes
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Steve Kerrigan announces changes in the format and venue of the convention. Shortening the convention to three days, moving the President's acceptance speech to Bank of America Stadium and designating Monday as a day to celebrate the Carolinas, Virginia and the South at Charlotte Motor Speedway will help to engage more Americans. January 17, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- Mayor Foxx of Charlotte on the 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Mayor Anthony Foxx of Charlotte, North Carolina speaks at an announcement on the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The final night of the convention will be held in Bank of America Stadium to allow tens of thousands of additional Americans to attend President Obama's acceptance speech. January 17, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- Mayor Padgett of Concord on the 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Mayor J. Scott Padgett of Concord, North Carolina speaks at an announcement on the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The Monday of convention week, Labor Day, will be designated as a day to celebrate the Carolinas, Virginia and the South at Charlotte Motor Speedway. January 17, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- As 2012 kicks off, listen to what people are saying about the Democratic National Convention which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina in September. January 13, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- DNCC Deposits Funds in North Carolina-Based Minority Owned Banks
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced in Durham, the investment of convention funds in two North Carolina minority-owned banks. The DNCC deposited two million dollars each in non-interest bearing accounts with Mechanics and Farmers Bank and the Latino Community Credit Union. January 5, 2012. http://www.demconvention.com
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- State Delegation Representatives Give Charlotte Great Reviews
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
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- DNCC Awards Contracts for 2012 Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- On October 25, 2011 the Democratic National Convention Committee announced the recipients of the 2012 Democratic National Convention construction manager, event architect, and exposition and event services provider contracts.
The contracts were awarded to a partnership of firms that include locally based firms, firms with strong ties to Charlotte and North Carolina, and firms that have a strong record of working with women, minority and disability-owned and union labor. Additionally, the firms share a commitment to sustainability.
The construction manager will be a partnership between Rodgers Builders, Inc., Hunt Construction Group and H.J. Russell and Company. The event architect contract will be a partnership between Populous and Neighboring Concepts. The construction manager awardees bid as a team and the event architect awardees bid as a team. The exposition and event services provider will be Hargrove, Inc.
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- 2012 Democratic National Convention Kick-Off
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- More than 2,000 people gathered at the Time Warner Cable Arena to kick off the 2012 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
www.demconvention.com
- Title
- Barack Obama Acceptance Speech
- Runtime
- 45:08
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Al Gore at the Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 15:30
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Former Vice President Al Gore speaks to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
- Runtime
- 4:37
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) speaking at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Michael McDonald at the Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Michael McDonald Performs at 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Sheryl Crow at the Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 15:04
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Sheryl Crow performs at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Vice Presidential Nominee Joe Biden speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Stevie Wonder Performs at the Democratic National Convention
- Runtime
- 10:02
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Stevie Wonder Performs at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Governor Tim Kaine (D-VA)
- Runtime
- 6:13
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Governor Tim Kaine (D-VA) addresses the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM)
- Runtime
- 8:45
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) speaking at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- MLK Tribute
- Runtime
- 15:29
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- A tribute to the Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
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- John Legend and will.i.am
- Runtime
- 5:20
- Date posted
- 18 years ago
- Description
- John Legend and will.i.am perform at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.
