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August 26, 2008 08:48 PM

Day One: The Democratic Convention

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Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha (right) and Malia watch her husband and their father, Sen. Barack Obama, on a live feed Monday during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha (right) and Malia watch her husband and their father, Sen. Barack Obama, on a live feed Monday during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento
Michelle Obama stands with her daughters, Sasha (left) and Malia, following her speech. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Michelle Obama stands with her daughters, Sasha (left) and Malia, following her speech. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
Michelle Obama addresses the convention. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT)
Michelle Obama addresses the convention. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT) MCT
Michelle Obama waves to delegates. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Michelle Obama waves to delegates. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento
Michelle Obama's speech is projected on giant video screens. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Michelle Obama's speech is projected on giant video screens. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Sen. Edward Kennedy addresses the convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Sen. Edward Kennedy addresses the convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento BEE
Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Edward Kennedy appear in a video presentation. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Edward Kennedy appear in a video presentation. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Sen. Edward Kennedy addresses the convention. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT)
Sen. Edward Kennedy addresses the convention. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT) MCT
Delegates cheer Sen. Edward Kennedy. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Delegates cheer Sen. Edward Kennedy. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. addresses the convention. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. addresses the convention. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
Craig Robinson, brother of Michelle Obama, speaks during the convention.(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Craig Robinson, brother of Michelle Obama, speaks during the convention.(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
Former President Jimmy Carter attends the first night. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT)
Former President Jimmy Carter attends the first night. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT) MCT
Sen. John Kerry greets delegates. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Sen. John Kerry greets delegates. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Filmmaker Spike Lee (center) attends the first day. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Filmmaker Spike Lee (center) attends the first day. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich greets delegates. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich greets delegates. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and Permanent Chair of the 2008 Democratic Convention Nancy Pelosi speaks. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and Permanent Chair of the 2008 Democratic Convention Nancy Pelosi speaks. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean calls the convention to order. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT)
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean calls the convention to order. (Chuck Kennedy/MCT) MCT
A festive delegate, Jim Jackson of Florida, shows his colors.  (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
A festive delegate, Jim Jackson of Florida, shows his colors. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
A member of the Navajo Code Talkers Association salutes the flag during the presentation of colors. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
A member of the Navajo Code Talkers Association salutes the flag during the presentation of colors. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Sen. Hillary Clinton addresses the New York delegation at the Sheraton Hotel prior to the convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
Sen. Hillary Clinton addresses the New York delegation at the Sheraton Hotel prior to the convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
Singer John Legend performs on the first day. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Singer John Legend performs on the first day. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) Abaca Press
North Carolina delegate Tiffany Powers attends the convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)
North Carolina delegate Tiffany Powers attends the convention. (Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT) Sacramento Bee
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