2004 Democratic National Convention: Highlights
Boston: July 26-29 While the Democrats will cast votes for a nominee and approve a party platform during the convention, the balloting will be ceremonial. The event will focus on speeches defining the presidential candidacy of Sen. John F. Kerry (Mass.) and his running mate Sen. John Edwards (N.C.). Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday
"The Kerry-Edwards Plan for America’s future"
The convention’s opening night will feature speeches by former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, as well as former vice president Al Gore and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y). The lineup also includes Democratic Party Chairman Terence R. McAuliffe, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (Md.) and Rep. Tammy Baldwin (Wis.).
Tuesday
"A Lifetime of Strength and Service"
Illinois state Sen. Barrack Obama will deliver the convention’s keynote address. The night will feature speeches by former 2004 candidates Howard Dean and Richard A. Gephardt. The lineup also includes Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle (S.D.), Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (Mass.) and the presidential nominee’s wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry.
Wednesday
"A Stronger, More Secure America"
Edwards speaks after being introduced by his wife, Elizabeth. The night will feature speeches by New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and former 2004 presidential candidates Bob Graham, Al Sharpton and Dennis J. Kucinich. The lineup also includes Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley, Sen. Harry M. Reid (Nev.) and Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell.
Tuesday
"Stronger at Home, Respected in the World"
Kerry delivers his acceptance speech after being introduced by former senator Max Cleland, his crewmates in Vietnam, where he commanded a Swift boat, and his daughters Alexandra and Vanessa. The lineup also includes former 2004 presidential candidates Joseph I. Lieberman and Wesley K. Clark and AFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney.
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Sen. John F. Kerry (AP File Photo)
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