2012 Democratic National Convention

The 2012 Democratic National Convention is opening its doors for Americans to come together to hear President Obama and Vice President Biden's nomination acceptance speeches on Thursday, September 6, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thousands of North Carolinians have already picked up their community credentials.

The 2012 Democratic National Convention is opening its doors for Americans to come together to hear President Obama and Vice President Biden's nomination acceptance speeches on Thursday, September 6, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Time Warner Cable Arena serves as this year’s convention hall. Here, delegates will re-nominate President Obama and Vice President Biden, and speakers such as First Lady Michelle Obama and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will take the stage. Tour the venue with staff member Kenneth Fisk.

Kal Penn took a break from his acting career to volunteer for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. He encourages young people to get involved in the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 2012 Democratic National Convention's first ever mobile app offers yet another opportunity for Americans to engage and participate in this convention. In this app, there's something for everyone--whether you're joining us in person for the convention in Charlotte, or engaging virtually.

Whether joining President Obama in Charlotte, or tuning from home and online, Los Angeles Mayor and Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa explains how you can "Be There" for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

The Democratic National Convention Hosts Its First Ever Tweetup Description: Eighteen grassroots individuals from across the region were selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a behind-the-scenes look at our convention planning.

TOver 75 volunteers from the Democratic National Convention Committee, the Charlotte Host Committee, and local credit unions volunteered at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. The service day was part of a larger commitment to the hospital to leave a legacy long after the convention is over.

Goodwill’s Operation Independence program serves hundreds of veterans each week, offering them job training workshops, resume assistance, and help with adjusting to civilian life. Watch as DNCC staff offer a small gesture to those who have contributed to our country so profoundly.

Sign up for a community credential: http://www.barackobama.com/community-credentials. You could join President Obama and Vice President Biden on Thursday, September 6th, at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 2012 Democratic National Convention will be about more than just political pageantry and speeches. It's going to be about Americans coming together. Whether tuning in from home, online, or standing by the President's side in Charlotte, let us know you plan to participate in this convention.

Charlotte-based Ranger Construction teams up with the Democratic National Convention to build out the media suites in the convention hall. Bernie Funck, the owner and founder of the company and a Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, talks about what the convention means for Charlotte.