Democratic National Convention 2020
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Forced into a virtual format by the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s convention will feature a lineup of Democratic heavyweights and rising stars, pledging their support for Joe Biden
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U.S.
800km 500 miles
Washington D.C.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Aug 17-20: Anchored in Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee. Broadcast and streamed online each night from 9pm to 11pm ET
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Aug 17 – We the People
Prominent speakers: Senator Bernie Sanders and former Ohio Governor John Kasich, Republican who has been critical of Trump
Keynote speaker: Former first lady Michelle Obama
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Aug 18 – Leadership Matters
Former President Bill Clinton and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York – leading progressive voice
Keynote: Wife of Joe Biden, Jill Biden
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Aug 19 – A More Perfect Union
Senator Elizabeth Warren,
Hillary Clinton, former presidential candidate, and Vice President nominee Kamala Harris
Keynote: Former President Barack Obama
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Aug 20 – America’s Promise
Former presidential contender Pete Buttigieg and rising stars, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator Tammy Duckworth
Acceptance address: Joe Biden
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Sources: demconvention.com, AP
Pictures: AP, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS