Barack Obama and Joe Biden at the Democratic national convention - in pictures
Supporters wave American flags as Democratic presidential candidate and US president Barack Obama speaks on stage to accept his nominationPhotograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesBarack Obama accepts the 2012 US Democratic presidential nomination during the final session of his party's convention in Charlotte, North CarolinaPhotograph: Jason Reed/ReutersBarack Obama hugs first lady Michelle Obama on stage during the final day of the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: REMOTE_Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Barack Obama stands on stage after accepting the nomination with his family, (R to L) Sasha, Michelle and Malia Obama during the final day of the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesPresident Barack Obama and his family and vice-president Joe Biden and his family celebrate their nominations as the confetti falls at the conclusion of the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: Carolyn Kaster/APSupporters cheer during day two of the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesBarack Obama and Joe Biden wave after accepting their nominations on stage with their families during the final day of the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesVice-president Joe Biden speaks on stage as supporters hold signsPhotograph: Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesAttendees hold signs that thank military veterans during the final day of the 2012 Democratic national convention in Charlotte, North CarolinaPhotograph: Scott Olson/Getty ImagesPriscilla Chavez of New Mexico wears a patriotic Obama beret during day two of the DNCPhotograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesSupporters wave signs backing Barack Obama's healthcare policy during day two of the DMCPhotograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesChair of the Congressional Black Caucus US representative Emanuel Cleaver II speaks as US representative Karen Bass stands on stage during day two of the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesSinger Mary J Blige performs on stage during the final day of the DNCPhotograph: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesAttendees hold signs that support the Democrat record of saving automobile jobs during day two of DNCPhotograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesFormer Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm makes a rousing speech during the final day of the DNCPhotograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesJim Messina, campaign manager for Obama for America speaks to delegates during the DNCPhotograph: Charles Dharapak/APIndiana delegates cheer during roll call during day two of the DNCPhotograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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