Democratic Convention Opens With First Lady

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) opening night kicked off in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, with a rousing speech from first lady Michelle Obama as the main speaker, setting the tone for the days to come.
Democratic Convention Opens With First Lady
First lady Michelle Obama speaks on stage during day one of the Democratic National Convention. “I have seen firsthand that being president doesn’t change who you are, no, it reveals who you are,” she said. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Mary Silver
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Mary Silver writes columns, grows herbs, hikes, and admires the sky. She likes critters, and thinks the best part of being a journalist is learning new stuff all the time. She has a Masters from Emory University, serves on the board of the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and belongs to the Association of Health Care Journalists.
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