From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia See also: Schedule for the 2008 Democratic National Convention; Democratic Party presidential candidates, 2008; and Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2008 2008 Democratic National Convention 2008 presidential election Nominees Obama and Biden Convention Date(s) August 25–28, 2008 City Denver, Colorado, U.S. Venue Pepsi Center (August 25 – August 27) Invesco Field at Mile High (August 28) Chair Nancy Pelosi of California Keynote speaker Mark Warner of Virginia Notable speakers Michelle Obama Ted Kennedy Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton John Kerry Al Gore Dick Durbin Candidates Presidential nominee Barack Obama of Illinois Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden of...

https://youtu.be/ZqH7D8KTBMw By Los Angels Times Here is an unedited transcript of President Obama’s prepared remarks during his farewell address in Chicago, as provided by the White House. It’s good to be home.  My fellow Americans, Michelle and I have been so touched by all the well-wishes we’ve received over the past few weeks.  But tonight it’s my turn to say thanks.  Whether we’ve seen eye-to-eye or rarely agreed at all, my conversations with you, the American people – in living rooms and schools; at farms and on factory floors; at diners and on distant outposts – are what have kept...

By Joseph Mulekwa and Judith Banda Former Fourth Republican President Rupiah Bwezani Banda says Cuba contributed immeasurably to emancipation of Africa through its departed leader, late Fidel Castro Ruz, Speaking after signing a Book of Condolences at the Cuban Embassy in Lusaka’s Kalundu residential area, last year, Mr. Banda implored global communities to emulate the political and socio-economic philanthropy displayed by the late Cuban revolutionary leader. Flanked by Cuban Ambassador to Zambian, Malawi and COMESA, Ambassador Caridad Perez Gonzalez, Banda expressed deep hearted compasssion for underprivileged people. Mr. Banda heralded the Cuban leaders sacrifices within earshot of Zambia-Cuba Friendship Association...