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03:43 GMT, Thursday, 28 August 2008 04:43 UK
In pictures: Democratic convention
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The Democratic National Convention was in celebratory mood as Barack Obama was officially nominated their presidential candidate.
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Hillary Clinton played a key role in calling for her former rival to be nominated by acclamation.
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Her husband Bill was greeted by a standing ovation and pledged his full support for the man who beat his wife to the candidacy.
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Vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden stayed with the family theme by paying tribute to his 91-year-old mother in the crowd.
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And the man himself, Mr Obama, made a brief appearance on stage after Mr Biden's speech. He will give his own address to the convention on Thursday.
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The historic first nomination of an African-American by a major US party was all too much for this onlooker.
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Earlier in the day, Mr Obama's wife Michelle (silhouetted) spoke to campaign volunteers and wounded Iraq veterans, such as Tammy Duckworth (R).
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Away from the high political theatre, in downtown Denver, the political merchandise is flying off the stalls.
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