Production crew makes final preparation on the stage for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Photo: AP Photo/David Goldman
See a Need to Know preview of notable speakers here.
Wednesday’s schedule of events
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Call to Order
Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Mayor of Los Angeles
Invocation
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
10th Episcopal District
Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Branford Marsalis
Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois
Rep. Diana DeGette
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado
John A. Pérez
Speaker of the California State Assembly
Thomas M. Menino
Mayor of Boston, MA
Rep. Judy Chu
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California
Steve Westly
Former state controller and CFO of California
An Economy Built to Last video: Small Business
Rep. John Larson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Connecticut
Ken Myers
Deputy Sheriff Carroll County, Iowa
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
Richard Trumka
President, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Rep. Steve Israel
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York
Sen. Patty Murray
Member of the Senate, Washington
Pedro R. Pierluisi
Non-voting member of U.S. House, resident commissioner of Puerto Rico
An Economy Build to Last video: Energy
Tom Steyer
Co-founder of Advanced Energy Economy
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Member of the Senate, New York
Rep. Karen Bass
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California
Rep. Al Green
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Missouri
Dannel Malloy
Governor of Connecticut
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Denise Juneau
Superintendent of the Montana Office of Public Instruction
Nancy Pelosi
House Democratic leader, California
Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Agriculture
Sen. Barbara Mikulski
Member of the Senate, Maryland
Arne Duncan
Secretary of Education
Progress for People video: Education
American Voices: Johanny Adames
Jim Hunt
Former Governor of North Carolina
Video: in memoriam
Harvey B. Gantt
Former mayor, Charlotte, North Carolina
Live performance
Singer/songwriter Jessica Sanchez
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
Stronger Together video: Women’s Health
American Voices: Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Bruce
Cecile Richards
President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland
Rep. Barney Frank
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Massachusetts
American Heroes video: Veterans
American Voices: Ed Meagher
Gen. Eric Shinseki
Michael Nutter
Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
John Hickenlooper
Governor of Colorado
Sister Simone Campbell
Executive director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization, NETWORK
Jack Markell
Governor of Delaware
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
Karen Mills
Progress for People video: Small Business
American Voices: Bill Butcher
Kamala D. Harris
California Attorney General
Stronger Together video: Immigration
Benita Veliz
DREAM Act activist
Cristina Saralegui
Journalist, actress and talk show host
Sandra Fluke
Attorney and women’s rights activist
Austin Ligon
Co-founder and former CEO of CarMax Inc.
An Economy Build to Last video: Auto Industry
American Voices: Karen Eusanio
Bob King
UAW President
Randy Johnson, Cindy Hewitt and David Foster
Former employees at companies controlled by Romney’s Bain Capital
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Jim Sinegal
Co-founder and former CEO of Costco
Elizabeth Warren
Former Chairperson of the Congressional Oversight Panel and current candidate for Senate, Massachusetts
Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Mayor of Los Angeles
President Bill Clinton
Former President of the United States
Roll call vote
Alice Germond
Secretary of the Democratic National Committee
Benediction
Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple, Los Angeles
Retire Colors
Recess
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Tuesday’s schedule of events
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Call to Order
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Chair of the Democratic National Committee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida
Invocation
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas
Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit
Presentation of Colors
Disabled American Veterans, The Stanly County Chapter 12 Honor Guard
Pledge of Allegiance
3rd Grade Class, W.R. O’Dell Elementary School
Concord, North Carolina
National Anthem
Amber Riley
Singer/songwriter and “Glee” actress
Remarks
Stephen J. Kerrigan
Chief Executive Officer of the Democratic National Convention Committee
Welcome Video
Presentation of Credentials Committee Report from Co-Chairs
Bishop Vashti McKenzie
First woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Mayor Julián Castro
Mayor of San Antonio, Texas
Presentation of Rules Committee Report from Co-Chairs
Kamala D. Harris
State Attorney General of California
Gov. Martin O’Malley
Governor of Maryland
Appointment of Convention Officers
Gaveling-in of Permanent Chair
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Mayor of Los Angeles
Remarks
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Parliamentarian of the 2012 Democratic National Committee Convention
Democratic Whip and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland
Andrew Tobias
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
Alice Germond
Secretary of the Democratic National Committee
Roll Call for Attendance
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Platform Committee Remarks
Rep. Barbara Lee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California
Lieutenant General Claudia Kennedy (Retired)
First woman to reach rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army
Platform Video and Remarks
Mayor Cory A. Booker
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
Remarks
Gov. Bev Perdue
Governor of North Carolina
American Hero Video: Education
American Voices Remarks
Ryan Case
Remarks
Mary Kay Henry
International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Remarks from Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
The Honorable Charles Gonzalez
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas; chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York
Remarks
Gov. Pat Quinn
Governor of Illinois
Remarks
Doug Stern
Cincinnati, Ohio Firefighter
Remarks
Tim Kaine
Candidate for the U.S. Senate, Virginia; former governor of Virginia
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Remarks
Mayor Anthony R. Foxx
Mayor of Charlotte, N.C.
The Honorable Harry Reid
Democratic Majority Leader and Member of the U.S. Senate, Nevada
An Economy Built to Last Video: Education
Women of the U.S. House of Representatives
Jimmy Carter Video
Remarks
Ken Salazar
Secretary of the Interior
Kennedy Family Tribute Video
Remarks
Joe Kennedy III
Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Massachusetts
Live Performance
Ledisi
Singer/songwriter
Remarks
Robert Wexler
President of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace; Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Remarks
Mayor R.T. Rybak
Mayor of Minneapolis
Rep. Jared Polis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado
Stronger Together Video: Reproductive Choice
American Voices Remarks
Maria Ciano
Remarks
Nancy Keenan
President of the National Abortion Rights Action League – Pro-Choice America (NARAL)
Progress for People Video: American Veterans
American Voices Remarks
Nate Davis
Remarks
Tammy Duckworth
Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois. Former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Gov. Lincoln Chafee
Governor of Rhode Island
Rep. James E. Clyburn
Assistant Democratic Leader and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina
Progress for People Video: Health Care
American Voices Remarks
Stacey Lihn
Remarks
Rep. Xavier Becerra
Democratic Caucus Vice Chair and Member of the US House of Representatives, California
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ted Strickland
Former governor of Ohio
Kathleen Sebelius
Secretary of Health and Human Services. Former Kansas governor.
The Honorable Rahm Emanuel
Mayor of Chicago. Former White House Chief of Staff
Remarks
Kal Penn
Actor/Producer. Former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
Remarks
Craig Robinson and Maya Soetoro-ng
Brother of Mrs. Obama and Sister of President Obama
Stronger Together Video: Equal Pay
Remarks
Lilly Ledbetter
Women’s equality leader and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Gov. Deval Patrick
Governor of Massachusetts
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Gov. Martin O’Malley
Governor of Maryland
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Julián Castro
Joaquin Castro
Brother of Mayor Julián Castro
Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas
Keynote Address
Mayor Julián Castro
Mayor of San Antonio, Texas
Michelle Obama Video and Remarks
Elaine Brye
Remarks
Michelle Obama
First Lady of the United States
Benediction
Jena Lee Nardella
Founder and Executive Director of Blood: Water Mission
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