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Democratic
Convention AnnouncesNightly Themes
LOS ANGELES
- Lydia Camarillo, Chief Executive Officer of the Democratic
National Convention Committee, and Convention Chairman Terry McAuliffe
today announced the nightly convention themes for America 2000:
The Democratic Convention. The convention will take place August
14-17 in Los Angeles, CA.
"America
2000 will celebrate the nation’s prosperity and highlight
the new progress that America will make under the leadership of
Al Gore and the Democratic Party," said Camarillo.
"Our
convention will make clear that hard-working men and women from
all walks of life are the force behind our prosperity and the
heart of the Democratic Party. Their stories that are the inspiration
for Al Gore and the Democratic Party to fight for their future,"
said McAuliffe.
Monday,
August 14
"Prosperity
and Progress"
The opening
night of the convention will celebrate the unprecedented economic
growth of the last eight years and highlight ways the Democratic
Party will build on this strong foundation to make progress for
working families. Featured speakers will be: President Clinton;
women senators and candidates, including Hillary Rodham Clinton;
and ordinary Americans whose lives and businesses have improved
under the leadership of the Clinton-Gore Administration.
Tuesday,
August 15
"New
Heights: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet"
Tuesday evening
will showcase the new heights that America can reach if the nation’s
new leaders make the right choices. Featured speakers will include
champions for working families such as Senator Bill Bradley, Caroline
Kennedy Schlossberg, Senator Ted Kennedy and the Reverend Jesse
Jackson.
Wednesday,
August 16
"Al
Gore: The Principled Fighter"
Al Gore has
long taken on powerful special interests on behalf of the American
people. From his service in Vietnam to his days as a journalist
in Tennessee, later as a Member of Congress and the Senate, and
as Vice President, Al Gore has led the fight for America’s
families against the old guard and the entrenched interests. Wednesday’s
program will tell Gore’s life story through the words and
experiences of the people he has fought for through the years.
In addition to this evening’s nominating speeches, including
a speech by Karenna Gore Schiff, the Vice Presidential nominee
will address the convention.
Thursday,
August 17
"Al
Gore’s vision for the future"
Al Gore’s
vision for the future includes revolutionary improvements in public
schools, better health care, and a strong economy. He will fight
for the people, not the powerful, to improve the lives of America’s
working families. Mrs. Gore will introduce her husband’s
nominating speech on Thursday night.
America 2000:
The Democratic Convention will take place at the STAPLES Center
in Los Angeles, CA from August 14-17, 2000. For regularly updated
convention information visit www.dems2000.com.
