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President Obama formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday.
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"You didn’t elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth," President Obama said.
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Vice President Joe Biden joined the president on stage.
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President Obama greeted first lady Michelle Obama before his speech.
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Supporters cheered at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.
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First lady Michelle Obama gestured during the convention.
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Supporters held signs as they cheered for military veterans.
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Vice President Joe Biden cast a shadow during his acceptance speech.
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The last day of the convention was originally scheduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium.
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The proceedings were moved indoors due to the weather forecast, party organizers said.
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Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts also spoke on Thursday.
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Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts spoke about foreign policy at the convention.
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Former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (left) blew a kiss to the crowd at the convention.
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Fomer Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan addressed the convention.
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Covered with stickers, Washington state delegate Chris Porter waited in line at a concession stand.
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A woman saluted during the convention's proceedings.
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Demonstrators argued outside the convention.
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A sign language interpreter gestured as singer James Taylor performed.
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Singer Mary J. Blige performed at the convention.
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Actress Scarlett Johansson raised her fist during her convention speech.
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