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Photos From Tuesday At The Democratic National Convention

  • First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.
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    First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.
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    Jae C. Hong/AP
  • President Obama and his daughters, Malia (left) and Sasha, watch the first lady's speech on television at the White House.
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    President Obama and his daughters, Malia (left) and Sasha, watch the first lady's speech on television at the White House.
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    Pete Souza/White House
  • San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro gives the keynote address to the crowd. "The dream of raising a family in a place where hard work is rewarded is not unique to Americans," he said. "It's a human dream, one that calls across oceans and borders."
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    San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro gives the keynote address to the crowd. "The dream of raising a family in a place where hard work is rewarded is not unique to Americans," he said. "It's a human dream, one that calls across oceans and borders."
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    Alex Wong/Getty Images
  • People hold signs that read "Forward" and "Not Back" during day one of the convention.
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    People hold signs that read "Forward" and "Not Back" during day one of the convention.
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  • Delegates cheer during the first session of the convention.
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    Delegates cheer during the first session of the convention.
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  • Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's former chief of staff, speaks to the audience.
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    Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's former chief of staff, speaks to the audience.
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  • Actress Amber Riley, from the TV show Glee, sings the national anthem during the convention.
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    Actress Amber Riley, from the TV show Glee, sings the national anthem during the convention.
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  • Jennifer Vidrine, the mayor of Ville Platte, La., cheers before the start of the convention. "The spirit is high, the energy is high," she said.
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    Jennifer Vidrine, the mayor of Ville Platte, La., cheers before the start of the convention. "The spirit is high, the energy is high," she said.
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    Jeff Siner/MCT/Landov
  • President Obama's face can be seen all over the arena.
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    President Obama's face can be seen all over the arena.
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  • Delegates from Hawaii applaud and hug after the speech of Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union.
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    Delegates from Hawaii applaud and hug after the speech of Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union.
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  • Protesters attempt to march outside their designated areas, but are stopped by police.
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    Protesters attempt to march outside their designated areas, but are stopped by police.
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  • Delegate Joy A. Williams of Mississippi shows off her festive hat during the convention.
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    Delegate Joy A. Williams of Mississippi shows off her festive hat during the convention.
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