Schedule for the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Leah Daughtry, stating that it "expressed the Coalition's willingness to discuss ways to make the convention more inclusive.

[7] Senator Kennedy was not expected to attend the convention due to his illness, but nevertheless made a surprise appearance and speech in the evening.

"[9] Senator Hillary Clinton was the headline prime-time speaker and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner delivered the keynote address on Tuesday night.

[9] The speakers included:[9] The theme for the day was "Securing America's Future" and featured a speech by Joe Biden, the vice presidential candidate.

Barack Obama himself made a surprise appearance after Biden's acceptance speech and praised the performances of his colleagues and his wife Michelle.

The speakers included:[9] Along with presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama, former opponent Hillary Clinton's name was also placed in nomination for president.