The DNC is set for Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.
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Three presidents are expected to speak at next week’s Democratic National Convention—a relatively anti-climactic event despite a historic shakeup on the party’s ticket as the party has already nominated Vice President Kamala Harris for president, completing the formality typically reserved for the convention weeks in advance.Key Facts
President Joe Biden will speak on the first day of the event next Monday, the White House said, one of his highest-profile appearances since leaving the Democratic ticket under pressure.
Former President Barack Obama will speak the following night, while former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will also speak at some point, The New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the schedule.
Harris will speak on the closing night Aug. 22 to accept the party’s nomination, as is customary, and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will speak Aug. 21.
Typically, the primary focus of party conventions is for delegates to formally nominate their presidential and vice presidential candidates, but Democrats already tapped Harris as their nominee in a virtual roll call that concluded Aug.
