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Both former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver speeches at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, but when can you expect to hear those speeches?
Both Obamas will take the stage on the same evening but give separate speeches.
Barack and Michelle Obama have spoken at the last four Democratic National Conventions; the former president also delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Eight years after leaving the presidency, Obama returns to the stage on Tuesday evening.
Here’s what you should know about your address:
When will the Obamas speak?
Although the official schedule and order of speakers have not yet been announced, the Obamas are expected to headline the second night of the convention, which likely means they will speak toward the end of the evening.
The evening’s “main program” is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a shift from the planned start time of 6 p.m. Organizers said the change was made to “ensure we stay on schedule.”
Organizers noted that there would likely be further changes to the schedule on Tuesday, after “real-time adjustments” were made to Monday’s event that forced the cancellation of some speeches and appearances.
Obama’s speech comes a day after the unofficial farewell to Biden, who served as his vice president for eight years. Biden will not be in the hall to hear his former running mate’s speech, as he left Chicago on Monday evening after his own speech.
What will the Obamas say?
According to convention organizers, the theme of Tuesday’s events is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” a clear shift toward a new generation of Democrats and their leadership. After a Monday night that briefly touched on Harris’ possibilities but also honored Biden’s legacy and decades of accomplishments, convention organizers now appear ready to move on to the next leg of their journey.
In unveiling their plans for the week, convention organizers on Tuesday night described it as a way to contrast Harris’ forward-looking strategy with Trump’s less positive view of America’s future.
According to the Harris campaign, Michelle Obama is expected to make the case for why Harris’ experience and values make her a good fit for the office of president. Her husband, Harris campaign officials said, will focus on what Democrats need to do to defeat Trump in the general election.
Who else is speaking?
In addition to the Obamas, Harris’ husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, is also scheduled to give a speech on Tuesday evening.
Also on the agenda is Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a potential future presidential candidate whose name was for a time mentioned as a possible running mate for Harris.
Other speeches expected on Tuesday include those from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senators Tammy Duckworth and Bernie Sanders, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona.
How to follow the DNC
NBC Chicago will again offer a live feed of the speeches daily through Thursday in the player above and on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel.
In addition, viewers will also have access to expanded convention coverage via NBCChicago.com, Telemundochicago.com and their respective apps.
Streaming times include:
Tuesday: 17:30-22:00
