Politics & Government
DNC Schedule: Michelle Obama, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro Set to Speak Tuesday Night
Actor Kal Penn, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and others are set to appear before delegates Tuesday night at Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena.
The Democratic National Convention schedule for Tuesday night features appearances by actor Kal Penn, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, women's equality activist Lilly Ledbetter and a video tribute to the Kennedy family.
First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to address the convention during the 10 p.m. hour. Scheduled highlights of the evening include:
Tuesday, Sept. 4:
5 p.m.
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Call to order by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee
Invocation by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit
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Presentation of colors by the Disabled American Veterans, the Stanly County Chapter 12 honor guard
Pledge of Allegiance by the third-grade class, W.R. O’Dell Elementary School
Concord, N.C.
National Anthem, sung by Amber Riley, singer/songwriter and “Glee” actress
Remarks by 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 of San Antonio, Texas
Presentation of rules committee report from co-Chairs Kamala D. Harris, Attorney General of California, and Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland
Appointment of convention officers
Gaveling-in of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa as chairman of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee
Remarks by Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, parliamentarian of the 2012 Democratic National Committee Convention and Democratic Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives
Andrew Tobias, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
Alice Germond, secretary of the Democratic National Committee
Roll Call for Attendance
6 p.m.
Platform committee remarks by U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee of California
Remarks by Lieutenant General Claudia Kennedy (Ret.), the first woman to reach rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army
Platform video and remarks by Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark, N.J.
Remarks by North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue
American Hero video: Education
American Voices remarks by Ryan Case
Remarks from Mary Kay Henry, international president of the Service Employees International Union
Remarks from members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, including caucus Chairman and U.S. Rep. Charles Gonzalez of Texas and U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez of New York
Remarks by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn
Remarks by Doug Stern, a firefighter from Cincinnati, Ohio
Remarks by former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, now a candidate for U.S. Senate
7 p.m.
Remarks by Charlotte Mayor Anthony R. Foxx
Remarks by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada
An Economy Built to Last video: Education
Women of the U.S. House of Representatives
Jimmy Carter video
Remarks by Ken Salazar, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Kennedy Family tribute video
Remarks by Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives
Live Performance by singer/songwriter Ledisi
Remarks by former U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida, now president of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace
8 p.m.
Remarks by Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
Remarks by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado
Stronger Together video: Reproductive Choice
American Voices remarks by Maria Ciano
Remarks by Nancy Keenan, president of the National Abortion Rights Action League—Pro-Choice America
Progress for People video: American Veterans
American Voices Remarks by Nate Davis
Remarks by Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and now a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives
Remarks by Gov. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island
Remarks by U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina,
Assistant Democratic Leader
Progress for People video: Health Care
American Voices Remarks by Stacey Lihn
Remarks by U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra of California, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair
9 p.m.
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, former Kansas governor
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff
Remarks by actor/producer Kal Penn, former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
Remarks by Craig Robinson and Maya Soetoro-ng, brother of Michelle Obama and sister of President Barack Obama
Stronger Together video: Equal Pay
Remarks by Lilly Ledbetter, women’s equality leader and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts
10 p.m.
Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland
Introduction of Keynote speaker and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro by his brother, Joaquin Castro, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives
Keynote address by San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro
Michelle Obama Video and remarks by Elaine Brye
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama
Benediction by Jena Lee Nardella, founder and executive director of Blood: Water Mission
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