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2008 Democratic National Convention Day 4

August 28, 2008

Photo: #Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama addresses the audience at the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, on August 28, 2008.

Photo: #Obama accepted the party's presidential nomination before 75,000 delirious supporters, becoming the first-ever black major-party White House pick, exactly 45 years after Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" anthem to racial harmony.

Photo: #Democratic U.S. Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is shown speaking on a screen on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Democratic U.S. Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama addresses the audience at the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, on August 28, 2008.

Photo: #Barack Obama told Americans their "dreams can be one" if they unite in a stirring new crusade for change, in a riotous finale to the historic Democratic National Convention.

Photo: #Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama speaks to the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, on August 28, 2008.

Photo: #Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama waves from the stage of the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, on August 28, 2008.

Photo: #Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama arrives at the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, on August 28, 2008 to deliver his speech accepting his party's presidential nomination.

Photo: #U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) walks off the stage on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #People hold a "Texans for Obama" sign on day four of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Actor Matthew Modine claps on the field on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Democratic U.S. Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden (D-DE) speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Democratic U.S. Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden (D-DE) reacts to the crowd on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore waves on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Musician Stevie Wonder is shown on a large stadium screen on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Photo: #The Minnesota delegation sign at Invesco Field during the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Photo: #New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson walks to the podium on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Musician Sheryl Crow (2nd L) performs on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Actress Jessica Alba (C) stands on the field on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Actress Rosario Dawson stands on the field on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Two women embrace on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Singer Fergie stands on the field on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Musicians John Legend (L) and will.i.am perform on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Photo: #Martin Luther King III, son of Dr. Martin Luther King, speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Rev. Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King,speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #People sit in seats decorated with American flags on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic Party, speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #People wave flags and Democratic U.S. Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) placards with on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #A blogger observes the proceedings on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Actress Jennifer Hudson sings the National Anthem on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Gymnast Shawn Johnson at Invesco Field on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Worker prepare the stage on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #U.S. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson walks on stage to recite the Pledge of Allegiance on day four of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Musician Sheryl Crow rehearses ahead of the start of day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks on stage to call the convention to order on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Obama souvenirs are on display on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #People wait in line to enter on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #Rev. Jesse Jackson (C) walks on the field on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #DENVER - AUGUST 28: Law enforcement officials stand on the top of Invesco Field at Mile Hig at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Photo: #The venue for the last night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) sits empty before the general public is let in on day four at Invesco Field.

Photo: #The Yonder Mountain String Band performs on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field.

Photo: #Al Gore does a walk-through ahead of his speech on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Photo: #The stage is ready for U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) acceptance speech tomorrow at Invesco Field, on day three of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president by acclamation on the third day of the four-day convention.

Photo: #Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty spoke in Denver, where the Democratic National Convention is being held, to support Republican Candidate John McCain.

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