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
