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The schedule for tonight:

2012 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule

Thursday, September 6, 2012

“Americans Coming Together”

Time shown as local – Charlotte, North Carolina, EDT

(Photo: James Keivom, NY Daily News)

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (LOCAL)

Remarks

The Honorable Kay Hagan, Member of the US Senate, North Carolina

The Honorable Walter Dalton, Lieutenant Governor, North Carolina

The Honorable G.K. Butterfield, Member of the US House of Representatives, North Carolina

The Honorable David Price, Member of the US House of Representatives, North Carolina

The Honorable Mel L. Watt, Member of the US House of Representatives, North Carolina

Remarks

James Rogers, CEO Duke Energy

Live Performance: James Taylor, Singer/Songwriter

Call to Order
The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee; Mayor of Los Angeles, California

Invocation: Reverend Gabriel Salguero, President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Presentation of Colors: American Legion Post 400 of Charlotte, North Carolina

Darrell B. Bonapart, Joe Michalic, Robert E. Welch, Marvin R. Weber

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem: Marc Anthony, Singer/Songwriter

Progress for People Video: Seniors

American Voices Remarks: Carol Berman

Remarks
The Honorable Donna F. Edwards, Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland

The Honorable Barney Frank, Member of the US House of Representatives, Massachusetts

In Memoriam Video and Remarks

The Honorable Harvey Gantt, Former Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (LOCAL)

The Honorable John Lewis, Member of the US House of Representatives, Georgia

Stronger Together Video: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

American Voices: Jason Crow

Live Performance: Mary J. Blige, Singer/Songwriter

Remarks

The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chair of the Democratic National Committee; Member of the US House of Representatives, Florida

The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee; Mayor of Los Angeles, California

The Honorable Tammy Baldwin, Candidate for US Senate, Wisconsin, Member of the US House of Representatives, Wisconsin

The Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stay Stronger Together Video: Marriage Equality

American Voices: Zach Wahls

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (LOCAL)

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

The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee Mayor of Los Angeles, California

Nominating Remarks: Beau Biden, Attorney General of Delaware and Son of Vice President Joe Biden

Vote by Acclamation

Live Performance, Foo Fighters

Remarks

The Honorable James E. Clyburn
Assistant Democratic Leader and Member of the US House of Representatives, South Carolina

Scarlett Johansson and Kerry Washington, Actresses

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (LOCAL)

Remarks

Caroline Kennedy, Author and Attorney

The Honorable Xavier Becerra Democratic Caucus Vice Chair and Member of the US House of Representatives, California

The Honorable Jennifer Granholm, Former Governor of Michigan

Eva Longoria, Actress

The Honorable Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Montana

The Honorable Charlie Crist, Jr., Former Governor of Florida

Remarks
The Honorable John Kerry, Member of the US Senate, Massachusetts

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (LOCAL)

Video: Veterans

Remarks
Admiral John B. Nathman, United States Navy, Retired

Introductory Remarks: Angie Flores

Remarks
Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States
Vice President Joe Biden Video

Remarks
The Honorable Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States

10:00 PM – 11:00 PM (LOCAL)

Video and Remarks
The Honorable Dick Durbin Member of the US Senate, Illinois
President Barack Obama Video

Remarks
Barack Obama, President of the United States

Celebration
Benediction
His Eminence Timothy Dolan, Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of New York

Retire Colors
Adjournment