Democratic presidential nominee US Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, right, and his vice-presidential nominee Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, wave to the crowd after Biden addressed the 2008 Democratic national convention Photograph: Chris Wattie /ReutersDemocratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama makes a surprise appearance at the Democratic national convention with running mate Senator Joe Biden, right, and his wife Jill Biden Photograph: Alex Brandon/APDemocratic delegates celebrate after the official party nomination of Senator Barack ObamaPhotograph: Damir Sagolj /Reuters
Vice-presidential nominee Senator Joe Biden waves after his speech on day three Photograph: John Moore/GettyVice-presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden is seen on stage with his grandson Hunter, left, and granddaughter NataliePhotograph: Charlie Neibergall/APDelegation members reach out for fist bumps during the roll call vote during the Democratic national convention Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFPFormer US president Bill Clinton speaks during day threePhotograph: Chip Somodevilla/GettyFormer president Bill Clinton addresses the conventionPhotograph: Robyn Beck/AFPMelissa Etheridge performs at the Democratic national conventionPhotograph: Chris Wattie/ReutersFormer US secretary of state Madeleine Albright addresses the conventionPhotograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersMembers of the Women of the US House of Representatives wave from the podiumPhotograph: Robyn Beck/AFPA screen shows the votes of New York as Senator Hillary Clinton is shown on another screen during day threePhotograph: Mark Wilson/GettyDelegates cheer after Senator Hillary Clinton casts her nominating vote for Senator Barack Obama for presidentPhotograph: John Moore/GettyFlorida delegate Lavon Bracy waves a US flag on the floor of the conventionPhotograph: Damir Sagolj /Reuters
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