Tuesday, Sept. 4
- 5 - 6 p.m.
- Call to Order: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chair, Democratic National Committee
- Invocation: His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit
- Presentation of Colors:Disabled American Veterans, The Stanly County Chapter 12 Honor Guard
- Pledge of Allegiance: 3rd Grade Class, W.R. O'Dell Elementary School, Concord, N.C.
- National Anthem: Amber Riley, singer/songwriter and "Glee" actress
- Stephen J. Kerrigan, CEO, Democratic National Convention Committee
- Welcome video
- Presentation of Credentials Committee Report from Co-Chairs
- Bishop Vashti McKenzie, first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Julián Castro, mayor of San Antonio, Texas
- Presentation of Rules Committee Report from Co-Chairs
- Kamala D. Harris, attorney general of California
- Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
- Appointment of Convention Officers
- Gaveling-in of Permanent Chair
- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair, Democratic National Convention Committee
- Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland
- Andrew Tobias, treasurer, Democratic National Committee
- Alice Germond, secretary, Democratic National Committee
- Roll Call for Attendance
- 6 - 7 p.m.
- Platform Committee Remarks
- Rep. Barbara Lee of California
- Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy (Ret.), first woman to reach rank of three-star general in the US Army
- Platform Video and Remarks
- Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory A. Booker
- North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue
- American Hero Video: Education
- American Voices: Ryan Case
- Mary Kay Henry, international president of the Service Employees International Union
- Rep. Charles Gonzalez of Texas, chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez of New York
- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
- Doug Stern of Cincinnati, Ohio firefighter
- US Senate candidate Tim Kaine of Virginia
- 7 - 8 p.m.
- Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony R. Foxx
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada
- An Economy Built to Last video: Education
- Women of the US House
- Former President Jimmy Carter video
- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
- Kennedy family tribute video
- Joe Kennedy III, candidate for the US House from Massachusetts
- Live performance: singer/songwriter Ledisi
- Robert Wexler, president of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace
- 8 - 9 p.m.
- Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
- Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado
- Stronger Together video: Reproductive Choice
- American Voices: Maria Ciano
- Nancy Keenan, president, National Abortion Rights Action League - Pro-Choice America
- Progress for People video: American Veterans
- American Voices: Nate Davis
- Tammy Duckworth, candidate for the US House from Illinois
- Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee
- Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina
- Progress for People video: Health Care
- American Voices: Stacey Lihn
- Rep. Xavier Becerra of California
- 9 - 10 p.m.
- Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland
- Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health and Human Services
- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
- Kal Penn, actor/producer, former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
- Craig Robinson and Maya Soetoro-ng, brother of Mrs. Obama and sister of President Obama
- Stronger Together video: Equal Pay
- Lilly Ledbetter, women’s equality leader and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
- 10 - 11 p.m.
- Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
- Joaquin Castro, candidate for US House from Texas
- Keynote address: San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro
- Michelle Obama video
- Elaine Brye
- First lady Michelle Obama
- Benediction: Jena Lee Nardella, founder and executive director of Blood: Water Mission
Wednesday, Sept. 5
- 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (LOCAL)
- Call to Order
- The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa
- Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
- Mayor of Los Angeles, California
- Invocation
- Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, 10th Episcopal District
- First Woman Elected Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Presentation of Colors
- Pledge of Allegiance
- National Anthem
- Branford Marsalis
- Saxophonist, Composer, and, Bandleader
- Remarks
- The Honorable Luis V. Gutierrez
- Member of the US House of Representatives, Illinois
- The Honorable Diana DeGette
- Member of the US House of Representatives, Colorado
- The Honorable John A. Pérez
- Speaker and Member of the California State Assembly
- The Honorable Thomas M. Menino
- Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
- The Honorable Judy Chu
- Member of the US House of Representatives, California
- Steve Westly
- Former State Controller and Chief Financial Officer of California
- An Economy Built to Last Video: Small Business
- Remarks
- The Honorable John Larson
- Democratic Caucus Chair and Member of the US House of Representatives, Connecticut
- Ken Myers
- Deputy Sheriff, Carroll County, Iowa
- 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (LOCAL)
- Remarks
- Richard Trumka
- President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO)
- The Honorable Steve Israel
- Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Member of the US House of Representatives, New York
- The Honorable Patty Murray
- Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
- Member of the US Senate, Washington
- The Honorable Pedro R. Pierluisi
- Chair of National Community Mobilization for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Non-Voting Member of the US House of Representatives, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico
- An Economy Build to Last Video: Energy
- Remarks
- Tom Steyer
- Co-Founder of Advanced Energy Economy
- The Honorable Charles E. Schumer
- Member of the US Senate, New York
- Remarks from Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
- The Honorable Karen Bass
- Member of the US House of Representatives, California
- The Honorable Al Green
- Member of the US House of Representatives, Texas
- The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver, II
- Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Member of the US House of Representatives, Missouri
- Remarks
- The Honorable Dannel Malloy
- Governor of Connecticut
- 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. (LOCAL)
- Remarks
- Denise Juneau
- Superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction
- The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
- Democratic Leader and Member of the US House of Representatives, California
- The Honorable Tom Vilsack
- Women of the US Senate
- Remarks
- The Honorable Barbara Mikulski
- Member of the US Senate, Maryland
- The Honorable Arne Duncan
- Progress for People Video: Education
- American Voices Remarks
- Johanny Adames
- Remarks
- The Honorable Jim Hunt
- Former and Longest-Serving Governor of North Carolina
- Remarks and Video Presentation in Memoriam
- Presented by Harvey B. Gantt
- Former Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Live Performance
- Jessica Sanchez
- Singer/Songwriter
- 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. (LOCAL)
- Stronger Together Video: Women’s Health
- American Voices Remarks
- Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Bruce
- Remarks
- Cecile Richards
- President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- The Honorable Steny Hoyer
- Parliamentarian of the 2012 Democratic National Committee Convention
- Democratic Whip and Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland
- The Honorable Barney Frank
- Honorary Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee GLBT Council
- Member of the US House of Representatives, Massachusetts
- American Heroes Video: Veterans
- American Voices Remarks
- Ed Meagher
- Remarks
- The Honorable General Eric Shinseki
- The Honorable Michael Nutter
- Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- The Honorable John Hickenlooper
- Governor of Colorado
- Sister Simone Campbell
- Executive Director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization, NETWORK
- The Honorable Jack Markell
- Governor of Delaware
- 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (LOCAL)
- Remarks
- The Honorable Karen Mills
- Progress for People Video: Small Business
- American Voices Remarks
- Bill Butcher
- Remarks
- The Honorable Kamala D. Harris
- Attorney General of California
- Stronger Together Video: Immigration
- Remarks
- Benita Veliz
- DREAM Act Activist
- Cristina Saralegui
- Journalist, Actress, and Talk Show Host
- Sandra Fluke
- Attorney and Women’s Rights Activist
- Austin Ligon
- Co-Founder and Former CEO of CarMax, Inc.
- An Economy Build to Last Video: Auto-Industry
- American Voices Remarks
- Karen Eusanio
- Remarks
- Bob King
- President of theInternational Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)
- Randy Johnson, Cindy Hewitt, and David Foster
- Former Employees at companies controlled by Romney’s Bain Capital
- The Honorable Chris Van Hollen
- Former Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland
- 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. (LOCAL)
- Remarks
- Jim Sinegal
- Co-Founder and Former CEO of Costco
- Elizabeth Warren
- Candidate for US Senate, Massachusetts
- Nomination Process Set-Up
- Remarks
- The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa
- Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
- Mayor of Los Angeles, California
- President Bill Clinton
- 42nd President of the United States
- Closing Segment
- Roll Call Vote
- Alice Germond
- Secretary of the Democratic National Committee
- Benediction
- Rabbi David Wolpe
- Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, California
- Retire Colors
- Recess
Thursday, Sept. 6
- 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- Remarks by several North Carolina elected officials
- Sen. Kay Hagan
- Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton
- Rep. G.K. Butterfield
- Rep. David Price
- Rep. Mel L. Watt
- ___
- James Rogers, CEO Duke Energy
- Live Performance by singer/songwriter James Taylor
- ____
- Call to Order: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
- Invocation: Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition
- Presentation of Colors
- Pledge of Allegiance
- National Anthem: singer/songwriter Marc Anthony
- Progress for People Video: Seniors
- American Voices Remarks: Carol Berman
- Rep. Donna F. Edwards of Maryland
- Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts
- In Memoriam Video and Remarks: Harvey Gantt, former mayor of Charlotte
- ___
- 6 -7 p.m.
- Rep. John Lewis of Georgia
- Stronger Together Video: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
- American Voices: Jason Crow
- Live Performance: singer/songwriter Mary J. Blige
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chair of the Democratic National Committee
- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
- Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, candidate for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin
- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
- Stay Stronger Together Video: Marriage Equality
- American Voices Remarks: Zach Wahls
- ___
- 7- 8 p.m.
- Jim Messina, campaign manager, Obama for America
- American Heroes Video: Auto Workers
- American Voices: Kenyetta Jones, Ryan Case, Ed Meagher, Martha Figueroa, Lucas Beenken, Rob Hach
- Vice Presidential Nomination Intro: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
- Nominating Remarks: Attorney General Beau Biden, Attorney General of Delaware and son of Vice President Joe Biden of Delaware
- Vote by acclamation
- Live Performance: Foo Fighters
- Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, assistant Democratic leader
- Actresses Scarlett Johansson and Kerry Washington
- ___
- 8 - 9 p.m.
- Caroline Kennedy, author and attorney
- Rep. Xavier Becerra of California
- Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan
- Actress Eva Longoria
- Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana
- Charlie Crist, Jr., former governor of Florida
- Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts
- ___
- 9 - 10 p.m.
- Video: Veterans
- Retired Adm. John B. Nathman, United States Navy
- Introductory Remarks: Angie Flores
- Dr. Jill Biden, wife of the vice president
- Vice President Joe Biden Video
- Vice President Joe Biden
- ___
- 10 - 11 p.m.
- Video and remarks: Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois
- President Barack Obama Video
- President Barack Obama
- Celebration
- Benediction: Archbishop of New York and Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan
- Retire Colors
List of speakers
- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
- California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris
- Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
- Former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine
- US Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts
- Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley
- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
- Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland
- Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
- Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth
- Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Student
- Denise Juneau, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Montana
- Nancy Keenan, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America
- Caroline Kennedy
- Lilly Ledbetter
- Eva Longoria, Obama Campaign Co-Chair
- U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, together with the women of the U.S. Senate
- Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund
- Newark Mayor Cory Booker
- Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx
- Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
- Lieutenant General Claudia Kennedy (ret.)
- Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California
- CarMax co-founder and former CEO Austin Ligon
- Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy
- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
- Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
- Costco co-founder and former CEO Jim Sinegal
- Los Angeles Mayor, Democratic Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa
- Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist
- Congressman G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina
- Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina Walter Dalton
- US Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina
- Former Governor of North Carolina Jim Hunt
- Congressman David Price of North Carolina
- Congressman Mel Watt of North Carolina
- Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt
- Congressman Xaiver Becerra of California
- Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee
- Congresswoman Judy Chu of California
- Congressman Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri
- Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina
- Congresswoman Diana DeGette of Colorado
- US Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois
- Congresswoman Donna Edwards of Maryland
- Congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts
- Congressman Charlie Gonzalez of Texas
- Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland
- DCCC Chairman Congressman Steve Israel of New York
- Congressman John Larson of Connecticut
- Congressman John Lewis of Georgia
- Delaware Governor Jack Markell
- Boston Mayor Tom Menino
- US Senator Patty Murray of Washington
- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
- California Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez
- Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado
- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada
- US Senator Charles Schumer of New York
- Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer
- Congressman Chris Van Hollen
- DNC Chair Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida
- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will also lead a presentation of the women of the House:
- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut
- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of New York
- Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez of New York
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin
- Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz of Pennsylvania
- Congresswoman Donna Edwards of Maryland
- Candidate for the US House of Representatives Joyce Beatty of Ohio
- Candidate for the US House of Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii
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