2016 Democratic National Convention Facts for Kids

Hillary Clinton speaks to the crowd on the last day of the convention

At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, delegates of the United States Democratic Party chose their nominees for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States in the 2016 national election. It was held July 25–28, 2016, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with some events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, beginning exactly one week after the 2016 Republican National Convention. The candidates were former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of New York, and United States senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

There are 4,764 delegates to the Democratic National Convention, so a candidate needs a simple majority of 2,383 delegates including "superdelegates" to win the presidential nomination. On June 6, 2016, Clinton won the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2016, becoming the presumptive candidate.

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The Wells Fargo Center, the site of the 2016 Democratic National Convention
View of the stage at the Wells Fargo Center, during the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection scans delegate bus entering the convention
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders greatly influenced the party platform adopted at the convention, described by political commentators as the "most progressive" in the party's history.
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, permanent chair of the convention, spoke on the first night
Senator Cory Booker spoke on the first night of the convention
Senator Elizabeth Warren gave the keynote speech on the first night of the convention
Former President Jimmy Carter gave a video address
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered a speech on the second night
Senator Amy Klobuchar delivered a speech on the second night
Hunger Games actress Elizabeth Banks hosted the second night when she mocked Donald Trump's entrance the previous week. She received negative reviews from conservative media outlets. Brian May of the band Queen commended her for the gag.
California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the convention on the third night
Vice President Joe Biden spoke on the third night
Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta delivered a speech on the third night
General John R. Allen spoke on the fourth night
Senator Sherrod Brown delivered a speech on the fourth night
Chelsea Clinton spoke immediately before her mother, Hillary Clinton
Demi Lovato appeared during the first night of the convention, raising awareness for mental health and delivering a live performance of "Confident".
Katy Perry appeared during the final night of the convention, performing "Rise" and "Roar" with lightly modified lyrics voicing support for Hillary Clinton.
President Obama hugging Hillary Clinton
A group of delegates on the convention floor hold up signs in protest of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Protesting Sanders supporters storm a media tent

2016 Democratic National Convention facts for kids

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