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Για τους «ερωτευμένους» με τον Obama, γι’ αυτούς που πιστεύουν ότι κάτι θ’ αλλάξει, για κάθε αφελή, αλλά κυρίως για φιλόδοξους πολιτικούς μας…
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Ολόκληρο το πρόγραμμα εργασιών της 25ης Αυγούστου
The 2008 Convention: Americans Gathering
To Change The Course Of A NationProgram ScheduleMonday, August 25 – One NationBarack Obama’s story is an American story that reflects a life of struggle, opportunity and responsibility like those faced by Americans everyday.
The opening night of the Convention will highlight Barack’s life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans who are calling for a new direction for this country.
Monday’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama. 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (LOCAL)
Call to Order
The Honorable Howard Dean
Chair, Democratic National CommitteeFormer Governor of Vermont
Invocation
The Honorable Polly Baca – Greeley, Colorado
Former Colorado State Senator President & CEO Latin American Research & Service Agency
Presentation of Colors
Navajo Code Talkers Association
Keith Little, Frank Willeto, Bill Toledo, Jimmy Begay
Pledge of Allegiance
Angela Morgan –Alexandria, Virginia
Served 9 years in the Marines and now runs a leadership development small business
National Anthem
Colorado Children's Chorale
Group over 30-years old – Tad Koriath (piano)Local children (7-14) performing throughout US & the world (China, Asia, Europe, etc.)
Welcome
Reverend Leah D. Daughtry
Convention CEO & Chief of Staff, Democratic National Committee
Video - “Welcome to the West”
Introduction of and Report by the Credentials Committee
The Honorable Howard Dean
Chair, Democratic National Committee
Eliseo Roques-ArroyoCo-Chair
Credentials Committee
Former Executive Director, Democratic Party of Puerto RicoJames Roosevelt, Jr.Co-Chair
Credentials Committee
Pres. & CEO Tuffs Health Plan (HMO) and grandson of FDRThe Honorable Alexis HermanCo Chair Credentials Committee
Former US Secretary of Labor
The Honorable Howard Dean
Chair, Democratic National Committee
Eliseo Roques-ArroyoCo-Chair
Credentials Committee
Former Executive Director, Democratic Party of Puerto Rico
James Roosevelt, Jr.Co-Chair
Credentials CommitteePres. & CEO Tuffs Health Plan (HMO) and grandson of FDRThe Honorable Alexis Herman
Co Chair Credentials CommitteeFormer US Secretary of Labor
Video - Changing the Course of Our Nation Featuring Ashley Baia -Native of Pennsylvania and an Obama field organizer mentioned in Obama's Philadelphia speech. Know as the "sandwich girl" who, at age 9, convinced her mother she liked mustard & relish sandwiches to save money while her mother was fighting cancer. She is now twenty-three.
Introduction of Convention Co-ChairsThe Honorable Howard DeanChair, Democratic National CommitteeThe Honorable Shirley FranklinMayor of Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Honorable Leticia Van de PutteState Senator, Texas District 26The Honorable Kathleen SebeliusGovernor of KansasThe Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the US House of RepresentativesMember of the US House of Representatives, CaliforniaPermanent Chair of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
Turning Over the GavelThe Honorable Howard Dean, temporary Chair of the Convention turns over the gavel toThe Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Permanent Chair of the 2008 Democratic Convention.Remarks The Honorable Doris Matsui, ParliamentarianMember of the US House of Representatives, CaliforniaAndrew Tobias, TreasurerDemocratic Party Treasurer Remarks by the Secretary and the Electronic Roll Call of AttendanceAlice Travis Germond - West VirginiaSecretary, Democratic PartyMember of the Democratic National Committee Remarks – Presentation of PlatformThe Honorable Patricia MadridCo-Chair Platform CommitteeAttorney General of New MexicoJudith McHaleCo-Chair Platform CommitteeBusiness Executive (former President, Discovery Communications; Board of DigitalGlobal)RemarksThe Honorable John HickenlooperMayor of Denver, ColoradoCongressional Hispanic CaucusThe Honorable Joe BacaMember of the US House of Representatives, CaliforniaThe Honorable Grace NapolitanoMember of the US House of Representatives, CaliforniaThe Honorable Silvestre ReyesMember of the US House of Representatives, Texas RemarksNancy KeenanPresident, NARAL - Pro-Choice AmericaThe Honorable Emil Jones, Jr.State Senator, IllinoisAmanda KubikYoung Delegate – North DakotaRet. Rear Admiral John Hutson, Pres. Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord – lifetime RepublicanReg WeaverPresident, National Education AssociationThe Honorable Manuel Diaz Mayor of Miami, FloridaVideo - Changing the Course of Our NationFeaturing Gabrielle GrossmanNew Hampshire Obama Supporter "U2 mamma for Obama"RemarksThe Honorable Lisa MadiganAttorney General, IllinoisThe Honorable Dan HynesComptroller, IllinoisThe Honorable Alexi GiannoulisState Treasurer, IllinoisRandi WeingartenAmerican Federation of TeachersThe Honorable Amy KlobucharUS Senator, MinnesotaMusical PerformanceJohn Legend (vocals & piano) and accompanied by:Agape Choir - International Spiritual Center, Culver City, CATrans-denominational Spiritual Community founded by Dr. Michael Bernard BeckwithVideo/RemarksThe Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the US House of RepresentativesPermanent Chair, Democratic National ConventionVideo - First Time Delegates: Renewing America's PromiseAmerica’s Town Hall – EconomyModerator: Senator Sherrod Brown - Ohio, Panelists: Ned Helms, Lisa Olivares, Dr. Laura Tyson, Jon SchnurRemarks Margie PerezNew Orleans jazz singer & song writer from Musicians VillagePresident Jimmy Carter SegmentJimmy Carter/New Orleans VideoAcknowledgment of President CarterRemarksMaya Soetoro-NgHalf-sister of Barack ObamaHigh School teacher - Hawaii7:00 PM - 9:00 PMRemarksThe Honorable Jesse Jackson, Jr.Member of the US House of Representatives, IllinoisMike Fisher & Cheryl Fisher – Beech Grove, IndianaMike – Amtrak tech & Cheryl – hospital tech (hosted Obama for lunch)Tom BalanoffPresident, SEIU Local 1 (Chicago)Senator Edward M. Kennedy TributeCaroline Kennedy SchlossbergDaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy and Jackie KennedyVideo - Edward M. Kennedy VideoRemarksThe Honorable Miguel Del ValleCity Clerk of Chicago, IllinoisCandi SchmiederDelegate Chair, Iowa County ConventionJerry KellmanHired & supervised Obama at Developing Communities Project - Chicago, IllinoisIntroduction of Jim Leach byThe Honorable Tom HarkinUS Senator, IowaThe Honorable Jim LeachFormer Republican Member of the US House of Representatives, 1st District, IowaIntroduction of Claire McCaskill byAustin EspositoSon of Senator McCaskillThe Honorable Claire McCaskillUS Senator, MissouriVideo - Michelle Obama PackageIntroduction to the Michelle Obama PackageCraig RobinsonOlder brother of Michelle ObamaRemarksMichelle ObamaWife of Presidential Candidate Barack ObamaBenedictionDon Miller -Portland, OregonBest-selling author & public speaker focusing on Christian spiritualityRecessThe Honorable Kathleen SebeliusGovernor of Kansas
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