Here are the DNC's Tuesday night speakers

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Photo credit FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The second day of the Democratic National Convention kicks off Tuesday, with the theme of "Leadership Matters."

In describing the theme, the DNC explains, "Tonight’s focus is on the leaders and the experts, the veterans, the activists, and all those who seek to unite and not divide, and who step up—and don’t back down—from a fight over what’s right."

Highlights from Tuesday’s program are listed below: 

LEADERSHIP MATTERS

Call to Order

The Honorable Tom BarrettMayor of Milwaukee, WisconsinCredentials Committee Report

James Roosevelt Jr.Co-Chair of the Credentials Committee

Lorraine MillerCo-Chair of the Credentials CommitteeRules Committee Report

The Honorable Barney FrankCo-Chair of the Credentials Committee

Maria CardonaCo-Chair of the Credentials CommitteePlatform Committee Report

Julie Chavez RodriguezCo-Chair of the Credentials Committee

Dennis McDonoughCo-Chair of the Credentials Committee 

THE LEADERS WE ARE

Keynote Address: “We Step Up to Lead”

"Young and diverse elected leaders will offer different ideas and different perspectives during the keynote address, but everyone will speak to the future we’re building together—and why we need Joe Biden’s leadership right now."IntroductionTracee Ellis Ross, actress
WE RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION 

RemarksSally YatesFormer Acting Attorney General of the United StatesRemarksThe Honorable Charles SchumerMinority Leader of the United States Senate

WE LEAD FROM THE OVAL OFFICE

RemarksCaroline KennedyFormer U.S. Ambassador, daughter of President John F. Kennedy

Jack SchlossbergGrandson of President John F. KennedyRemarksThe Honorable Jimmy Carter39th President of the United States

Rosalynn CarterFormer First Lady of the United StatesRemarksThe Honorable Bill Clinton42nd President of the United States

THE LEADER WE NEED 

IntroductionTom PerezChairman of the Democratic National CommitteeNominating Speeches for The Honorable Bernie Sanders

Bob KingFormer President of the United Auto Workers

The Honorable Alexandria Ocasio-CortezMember of the U.S. House of Representatives, New YorkNominating Speeches for The Honorable Joe Biden

The Honorable Chris CoonsUnited States Senator, Delaware

The Honorable Lisa Blunt RochesterMember of the U.S. House of Representatives, DelawareRoll Call Across America

THE LEADERS WE AREWe Take On the Toughest Challenges

The Biden Plan: Healthcare"We share Joe Biden’s plan to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, protect those with preexisting conditions, and expand access to every American - because for Joe Biden and his family, this is personal."A More Perfect"Joe Biden listens to, and engages with, everyday Americans on what the Affordable Care Act means to them, to their health, and to their loved ones - and they all stress why we can't stop working to expand access and bring costs down, especially during this pandemic." Union: A Conversation on Healthcare RemarksAdy BarkanProgressive activist

THE LEADER JOE BIDEN IS

RemarksThe Honorable John KerryFormer United States Secretary of StateFormer United States Senator, Massachusetts2004 Democratic Nominee for President

A True Commander-In-Chief

The Biden Plan: National Security"National Security leaders who have served Democratic and Republican Presidents make the case for Joe Biden’s steady, experienced leadership."
Family, Faith, and Country First

“Teacher”The story of Dr. Biden’s life, her career, and her relationship with Joe Biden, family, and staff.RemarksDr. Jill BidenFormer Second Lady of the United StatesPerformanceJohn Legend