Top 9 Democratic National Convention Moments

Here’s a fun fact: The Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the world. The first Democratic National Convention, held 182 years ago today, laid the groundwork for some truly inspiring moments:

First Lady Michelle Obama introduces President Obama in 2012

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“Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it... and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love.”

Vice President Joe Biden tells it like it is in 2012

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“Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive.”

Former Representative Gabby Giffords leads a moving rendition of the Pledge of Allegiance in 2012

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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.”

Senator Hillary Clinton makes a historic nomination: Barack Obama for President in 2008

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“I move Senator Barack Obama of Illinois be selected by this Convention by acclamation as the nominee of the Democratic Party for President of the United States.”

State Senator Barack Obama becomes a household name in 2004

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“It’s... the hope of the skinny kid with the funny name who believes that America has a place for him too.”

Governor Ann Richards cracks wise in 1988

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“Poor George. He can’t help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth.”

Representative Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first woman on a major party ticket in 1984

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"Ladies and gentlemen of the convention: My name is Geraldine Ferraro."

Civil Rights leader Barbara Jordan becomes the first African-American woman to deliver a convention keynote address in 1976

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“There is something different about tonight. There is something special about tonight. What is different? What is special? I, Barbara Jordan, am a keynote speaker.”

Robert Kennedy quotes Shakespeare to eulogize his brother, John F. Kennedy, in 1964

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"When he shall die, take him and cut him out into stars, and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.”

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