Democratic Convention Evening Session
The program included musical interludes and video tributes. Among the musical performances were Emmy Lou Harris singing “My Old Friend Abraham” and Jessye Norman singing “America the Beautiful.” Other music included Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop Thinkin' About Tomorrow,” and “Macarena.” Following a speech by Senator Ted Kennedy, Harry Carey led the crowd in a rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”
On the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, IL, party leaders, legislators and others talked abo… read more
On the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, IL, party leaders, legislators and others talked about the Clinton presidential candidacy and his ability as a leader. Following a video tribute, President Bill Clinton spoke about tax credits for education, volunteer reading tutors to combat illiteracy, health insurance protection, and wire-tapping.
The program included musical interludes and video tributes. Among the musical performances were Emmy Lou Harris singing “My Old Friend Abraham” and Jessye Norman singing “America the Beautiful.” Other music included Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop Thinkin' About Tomorrow,” and “Macarena.” Following a speech by Senator Ted Kennedy, Harry Carey led the crowd in a rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” close
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