Speakers for Tuesday's session of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., as released by the Democratic Party (all times EDT): ___ 5-6 p.m. Call to Order: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chair, Democratic National Committee Invocation: His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit Presentation of Colors: Disabled American Veterans, The Stanly County Chapter 12 Honor Guard Pledge of Allegiance: 3rd Grade Class, W.R. O'Dell Elementary School, Concord, N.C. National Anthem: Amber Riley, singer/songwriter and "Glee" actress Stephen J. Kerrigan, CEO, Democratic National Convention Committee Welcome video Presentation of Credentials Committee Report from Co-Chairs Bishop Vashti McKenzie, first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, Texas Presentation of Rules Committee Report from Co-Chairs Kamala D. Harris, attorney general of California Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley Appointment of Convention Officers Gaveling-in of Permanent Chair Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, chair, Democratic National Convention Committee Remarks Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland Andrew Tobias, treasurer, Democratic National Committee Alice Germond, secretary, Democratic National Committee Roll Call for Attendance ___ 6-7 p.m. Platform Committee Remarks Rep. Barbara Lee of California Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy (Ret.), first woman to reach rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army Platform Video and Remarks Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory A. Booker North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue American Hero Video: Education American Voices: Ryan Case Mary Kay Henry, international president of the Service Employees International Union Rep. Charles Gonzalez of Texas, chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez of New York Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Doug Stern of Cincinnati, firefighter U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine of Virginia ___ 7-8 p.m. Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony R. Foxx Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada An Economy Built to Last video: Education Women of the U.S. House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, California, Democratic leader Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro of Connecticut Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York Rep. Allyson Schwartz of Pennsylvania Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin Rep. Nydia M. Velasquez of New York Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. House candidate, Hawaii Joyce Beatty, U.S. House candidate, Ohio Former President Jimmy Carter video Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Kennedy family tribute video Joe Kennedy III, candidate for the U.S. House from Massachusetts Live performance: singer/songwriter Ledisi Robert Wexler, president of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace ___ 8-9 p.m. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado Stronger Together video: Reproductive Choice American Voices: Maria Ciano Nancy Keenan, president, National Abortion Rights Action League-Pro-Choice America Progress for People video: American Veterans American Voices: Nate Davis Tammy Duckworth, candidate for the U.S. House from Illinois Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina Progress for People video: Health Care American Voices: Stacey Lihn Rep. Xavier Becerra of California ___ 9-10 p.m. Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health and Human Services Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Kal Penn, actor/producer, former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Craig Robinson and Maya Soetoro-Ng, brother of Mrs. Obama and sister of President Obama Stronger Together video: Equal Pay Lilly Ledbetter, women's equality leader and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick ___ 10-11 p.m. Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley Joaquin Castro, candidate for U.S. House from Texas Keynote address: San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro Michelle Obama video Elaine Brye First lady Michelle Obama Benediction: Jena Lee Nardella, founder and executive director of Blood: Water Mission
Tuesday's speakers at Democratic convention
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