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Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president on the final night of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver, Colo. His wife Michelle Obama (inset) and daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha applaud and cheer during his speech. (AP)

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