Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama (born Aug. 4, 1961) is the first African American to be elected president of the United States. He was formerly the junior U.S. Senator from Illinois. He is married to Michelle Obama and has two daughters: Malia and... [more]

Barack Hussein Obama (born Aug. 4, 1961) is the first African American to be elected president of the United States. He was formerly the junior U.S. Senator from Illinois. He is married to Michelle Obama and has two daughters: Malia and Sasha.

Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention

The 2008 Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, Colo. from Aug. 25-28. See all our coverage here.

DNC Schedule

Monday "One Nation"
Headline: Michelle Obama
Also Appearing: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi;  former president Jimmy Carter; tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts.

Tuesday: "Renewing America's Promise"
Headline: Hillary Clinton
Also Appearing: Mark Warner (former governor of Virginia); Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick; Vermont senator Patrick Leahy

Wednesday: "Securing America's Future"
Headline: Joe Biden
Also Appearing: Bill Clinton; Massachusetts senator John Kerry; Rhode Island senator Jack Reed; tribute to military personnel and their families

Thursday: "Change You Can Believe In"

Headline: Barack Obama
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