The speaker schedule for day 1 of the Democratic National Convention

Speakers for Tuesday’s session of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena, as released by the Democratic Party (all times EDT):

  • 5-6 p.m.
  • Call to Order: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chair, Democratic National Committee
  • Invocation: His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit
  • Presentation of Colors: Disabled American Veterans, The Stanly County Chapter 12 Honor Guard
  • Pledge of Allegiance: 3rd Grade Class, W.R. O’Dell Elementary School, Concord, N.C.
  • National Anthem: Amber Riley, singer/songwriter and “Glee” actress
  • Stephen J. Kerrigan, CEO, Democratic National Convention Committee
  • Welcome video
  • Presentation of Credentials Committee Report from Co-Chairs
  • Bishop Vashti McKenzie, first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Julin Castro, mayor of San Antonio, Texas
  • Presentation of Rules Committee Report from Co-Chairs
  • Kamala D. Harris, attorney general of California
  • Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley
  • Appointment of Convention Officers
  • Gaveling-in of Permanent Chair
  • Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair, Democratic National Convention Committee
  • Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland
  • Andrew Tobias, treasurer, Democratic National Committee
  • Alice Germond, secretary, Democratic National Committee
  • Roll Call for Attendance
  • ——
  • 6-7 p.m.
  • Platform Committee Remarks
  • Rep. Barbara Lee of California
  • Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy (Ret.), first woman to reach rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army
  • Platform Video and Remarks
  • Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory A. Booker
  • North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue
  • American Hero Video: Education
  • American Voices: Ryan Case
  • Mary Kay Henry, international president of the Service Employees International Union
  • Rep. Charles Gonzalez of Texas, chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
  • Rep. Nydia M. Velzquez of New York
  • Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn
  • Doug Stern of Cincinnati, Ohio firefighter
  • U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine of Virginia
  • ——
  • 7-8 p.m.
  • Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony R. Foxx
  • Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada
  • An Economy Built to Last video: Education
  • Women of the U.S. House
  • Former President Jimmy Carter video
  • Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
  • Kennedy family tribute video
  • Joe Kennedy III, candidate for the U.S. House from Massachusetts
  • Live performance: singer/songwriter Ledisi
  • Robert Wexler, president of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace
  • ——
  • 8-9 p.m.
  • Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
  • Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado
  • Stronger Together video: Reproductive Choice
  • American Voices: Maria Ciano
  • Nancy Keenan, president, National Abortion Rights Action League – Pro-Choice America
  • Progress for People video: American Veterans
  • American Voices: Nate Davis
  • Tammy Duckworth, candidate for the U.S. House from Illinois
  • Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee
  • Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina
  • Progress for People video: Health Care
  • American Voices: Stacey Lihn
  • Rep. Xavier Becerra of California
  • ——
  • 9-10 p.m.
  • Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland
  • Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health and Human Services
  • Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
  • Kal Penn, actor/producer, former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
  • Craig Robinson and Maya Soetoro-ng, brother of Mrs. Obama and sister of President Obama
  • Stronger Together video: Equal Pay
  • Lilly Ledbetter, women’s equality leader and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
  • Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick
  • ——
  • 10-11 p.m.
  • Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley
  • Joaquin Castro, candidate for U.S. House from Texas
  • Keynote address: San Antonio Mayor Julin Castro
  • Michelle Obama video
  • Elaine Brye
  • First lady Michelle Obama
  • Benediction: Jena Lee Nardella, founder and executive director of Blood: Water Mission
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