When does former president Barack Obama speak at the 2024 DNC? How to watch and stream
Former President Barack Obama is set to take the stage Tuesday night during the 2024 Democratic National Convention as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris rallies support in a highly-contested presidential race with former President Donald Trump.
Obama is one of several notable speakers expected to address the convention on Tuesday, the same night as his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama. The convention comes nearly eight years after his second term in the White House ended.
The Obamas endorsed Harris and her VP pick, Tim Walz, after Biden officially announced his departure from the race, sharing a statement on social media that called Walz an "outstanding governor" who will be an "even better vice president."
Harris, the Democratic nominee, will close out the convention with her acceptance speech Thursday night.
Here's what to know about tuning into Obama's speech at the DNC.
When is Barack Obama's speech?
Obama's speech will come on the second night of the convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20. The evening's programming will begin with a welcome from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and also include a speech by second gentleman Doug Emhoff.
The DNC has not released the exact time for his speech, but it will likely come during the main programming portion of the evening, scheduled from 5:30-10 p.m. CT.
The DNC speaker schedule is subject to change and a full list of speakers will be released at a later time.
When and where is the Democratic National Convention?
The Democratic National Convention will take place from Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website, from the United Center in Chicago between 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. CT) Tuesday through Thursday.
USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.
DNC day 2 livestream:
What are the themes for each night of the DNC?
The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."
Here are the themes for each night:
Monday: "For the People"
Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
Thursday: "For our Future"
Contributing: Emily DeLetter and staff, USA TODAY.
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