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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for tonight’s 2020 DNC general session.

The general session will be begin airing at 6 PM Pacific Time.

The theme of Monday’s program is “We the People.” America is facing a series of monumental challenges—as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its rampage, tens of millions of people are out of work, and our nation confronts a legacy of racial injustice that has marginalized too many. But as we have learned throughout our history, when we stand united, we can overcome anything.

Tonight the nation will hear from the many Americans who are rising up to take on these three crises, and who will join Joe Biden in building back better and moving this country forward. With Joe Biden as president, ‘we the people’ will mean all the people.

WE THE PEOPLE

Introduction Eva Longoria American actress

“We the People” Gavel In

Everyday Americans will read the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, before Convention Chair and The Honorable Bennie Thompson officially gavels in the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Call to Order The Honorable Bennie Thompson Permanent Chair of the 2020 Democratic National Convention Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mississippi

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem A multicultural choir performing virtually with singers representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Cheyenne Nation and five territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Invocation Reverend Gabriel Salguero President of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition Co-lead pastor of The Lamb’s Church in New York, New York

Remarks The Honorable Gwen Moore Sergeant-at-Arms of the 2020 Democratic National Convention Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin WE THE PEOPLE DEMANDING RACIAL JUSTICE

Remarks The Honorable Muriel Bowser Mayor of Washington, D.C.

Performance Leon Bridges American singer

“The Path Forward”: A Conversation with Vice President Biden on Racial Justice  Vice President Biden engages with, and listens to, social justice activist Jamira Burley, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, and author Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, about how America can move forward towards equality, fairness, and justice for all.

Remarks The Honorable James Clyburn House Democratic Whip Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina

WE THE PEOPLE HELPING EACH OTHER THROUGH COVID-19

Remarks The Honorable Andrew Cuomo Governor of the State of New York

Remarks Kristin Urquiza A woman whose father lost his life to COVID-19.

A Conversation with Healthcare Workers on the Front Lines A conversation with a doctor, paramedic, and two nurses on the front lines of this pandemic about what they’ve endured, and what’s at stake in this election for America’s essential medical workers.

Introduction of Performer The Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives

Performance Maggie Rogers American singer-songwriter

Remarks The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer Governor of the State of Michigan

WE THE PEOPLE PUTTING COUNTRY OVER PARTY

Remarks The Honorable Christine Whitman Former Governor of New Jersey

Meg Whitman Former CEO of Hewlett Packard

The Honorable Susan Molinari Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

Remarks The Honorable John Kasich Former Governor of the State of Ohio

Remarks The Honorable Doug Jones United States Senator, Alabama

Remarks The Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto United States Senator, Nevada

Remarks The Honorable Amy Klobuchar United States Senator, Minnesota

“United We Stand” Former 2020 Democratic candidates for president of the United States will come together once again to talk about why they ran, what they’re fighting for, and why they believe Joe Biden will bring the nation together, move the nation out of crisis and chaos, and move us forward —featuring Vice Presidential Nominee and Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Governor Jay Inslee, Senator Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Representative Seth Moulton, Former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke, Tom Steyer, and Andrew Yang.

WE THE PEOPLE RECOVERING

Remarks The Honorable Cedric Richmond Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana

Remarks The Honorable Bernie Sanders United States Senator, Vermont

WE THE PEOPLE RISE

Keynote Remarks Michelle Obama Former First Lady of the United States

Performance Billy Porter and Steven Stills American singer-songwriters

Benediction Reverend Dr. Jerry Young 18th President of the National Baptist Convention, USA