Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech

DNC '08 - "With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States," Barack Obama said, sending an 84,000-strong crowd wild. "I believe that as hard as it will be, the change we need is coming. Because I've seen it. Because I've lived it."

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DNC '08 - "With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States," Barack Obama said, sending an 84,000-strong crowd wild. "I believe that as hard as it will be, the change we need is coming. Because I've seen it. Because I've lived it."

DNC '08 - Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, and their daughter, Sasha, watch Obama's acceptance speech.

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DNC '08 - Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, and their daughter, Sasha, watch Obama's acceptance speech.

DNC '08 - Obama, who is the first African American to lead a major-party ticket, is accepting his party's nomination on the 45th anniversary of Martin  Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

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DNC '08 - Obama, who is the first African American to lead a major-party ticket, is accepting his party's nomination on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

DNC '08 - Obama was just 2 years old when King addressed a sea of people on the National Mall in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The civil rights leader proclaimed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed – “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”

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DNC '08 - Obama was just 2 years old when King addressed a sea of people on the National Mall in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The civil rights leader proclaimed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed – “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”

DNC '08 - "This is a monumental moment in our nation's history," Martin Luther King III, the civil rights icon's oldest son, said. "And it becomes obviously an even greater moment in November if he's elected."

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DNC '08 - "This is a monumental moment in our nation's history," Martin Luther King III, the civil rights icon's oldest son, said. "And it becomes obviously an even greater moment in November if he's elected."

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DNC '08 - Jennifer Hudson – the first star of the Dems' big night – delivered a stirring rendition of the tough-to-warble "Star-Spangled Banner."

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DNC '08 - Jennifer Hudson – the first star of the Dems' big night – delivered a stirring rendition of the tough-to-warble "Star-Spangled Banner."

DNC '08 - "This is Barack's moment," Jackson said. Obama is certainly a beneficiary of the civil rights struggle, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, and "Dr. King would celebrate this political victory."

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DNC '08 - "This is Barack's moment," Jackson said. Obama is certainly a beneficiary of the civil rights struggle, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, and "Dr. King would celebrate this political victory."

DNC '08 - Former Vice President Al Gore urged Americans to "seize the opportunity" to change course by voting for Barack Obama as president.

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DNC '08 - Former Vice President Al Gore urged Americans to "seize the opportunity" to change course by voting for Barack Obama as president.

DNC '08 - Spike Lee, suggested that the convention was like a sporting event, and all good players rise to their highest level in the big game. And Thursday night was a "Jordan moment'' for Obama

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DNC '08 - Spike Lee, suggested that the convention was like a sporting event, and all good players rise to their highest level in the big game. And Thursday night was a "Jordan moment'' for Obama

DNC '08 - "Like George Bush, John McCain suggests spending $10 million in Iraq. Barack Obama and Joe Biden believe we ought to bring the war in Iraq to responsible end," Democratic Party Chaiman Howard Dean said. "Barack Obama and Joe Biden know that this is not just about turning red states blue, it's about turning our country around."

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DNC '08 - "Like George Bush, John McCain suggests spending $10 million in Iraq. Barack Obama and Joe Biden believe we ought to bring the war in Iraq to responsible end," Democratic Party Chaiman Howard Dean said. "Barack Obama and Joe Biden know that this is not just about turning red states blue, it's about turning our country around."

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DNC '08 - Michelle Obama embraces Jill Biden, the wife of Democratic vice presidential running mate Sen. Joe Biden.

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DNC '08 - Michelle Obama embraces Jill Biden, the wife of Democratic vice presidential running mate Sen. Joe Biden.

DNC '08 - The musical stars turned out for the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. R&B legend Stevie Wonder entertained the crowd of 75,000 with two songs, including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours).”

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DNC '08 - The musical stars turned out for the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. R&B legend Stevie Wonder entertained the crowd of 75,000 with two songs, including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours).”

DNC '08 - will.i.am and John Legend peformed songs and declared their support for Obama.

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DNC '08 - will.i.am and John Legend peformed songs and declared their support for Obama.

DNC '08 - Actress Jessica Alba (center) and singer Fergie, cheer on singers will.i.am and John Legend.

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DNC '08 - Actress Jessica Alba (center) and singer Fergie, cheer on singers will.i.am and John Legend.

DNC '08 - Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, a veteran of the civil rights movement, called Obama's nomination "a testament" to King's vision. "We are making a down payment on the fulfillment of that dream.  We proved that a dream still burns in the heart of every American."

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DNC '08 - Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, a veteran of the civil rights movement, called Obama's nomination "a testament" to King's vision. "We are making a down payment on the fulfillment of that dream. We proved that a dream still burns in the heart of every American."

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DNC '08 - Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico criticized John McCain for changing his views. "Let's be honest America, McCain may pay hundreds of dollars for his shoes, but we are the ones who will pay for his flip-flops," Richardson told the crowd at Invesco Field in Denver.

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DNC '08 - Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico criticized John McCain for changing his views. "Let's be honest America, McCain may pay hundreds of dollars for his shoes, but we are the ones who will pay for his flip-flops," Richardson told the crowd at Invesco Field in Denver.

DNC '08 - If Obama is elected, he will be the third president from Illinois, following Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.

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DNC '08 - If Obama is elected, he will be the third president from Illinois, following Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.

DNC '08 - If Obama is elected, he will be the third president from Illinois, following Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.

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DNC '08 - If Obama is elected, he will be the third president from Illinois, following Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.

DNC '08 - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama embraces his vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden (left), as Michelle Obama and Jill Biden hug.

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DNC '08 - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama embraces his vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden (left), as Michelle Obama and Jill Biden hug.

DNC '08 - Hundreds gathered at Times Square in New York to watch Obama's big speech on the big screen.

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DNC '08 - Hundreds gathered at Times Square in New York to watch Obama's big speech on the big screen.

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DNC '08 - New Jersey delegate Elease Evans is overwhelmed with emotion during Obama’s speech.

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DNC '08 - New Jersey delegate Elease Evans is overwhelmed with emotion during Obama’s speech.

DNC '08 - A Mississippi delegate cries after Obama’s speech.

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DNC '08 - A Mississippi delegate cries after Obama’s speech.

DNC '08 - Obama is joined by his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Malia (right) and Sasha (center), on stage after delivering his acceptance speech.

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DNC '08 - Obama is joined by his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Malia (right) and Sasha (center), on stage after delivering his acceptance speech.

DNC '08 - Frederick Douglass was the first African American to receive a vote for president at a major-party convention; he got one vote from a Republican in 1883.

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DNC '08 - Frederick Douglass was the first African American to receive a vote for president at a major-party convention; he got one vote from a Republican in 1883.

DNC '08 - Sen. Joe Biden made an unscheduled appearance at Invesco field; he gave his big speech Wednesday night.

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DNC '08 - Sen. Joe Biden made an unscheduled appearance at Invesco field; he gave his big speech Wednesday night.