![President Obama formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151364592.r.jpg)
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President Obama formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday.
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"You didn’t elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth," President Obama said.
![Vice President Joe Biden joined the president on stage.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20USA-CAMPAIGN-012.r.jpg)
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Vice President Joe Biden joined the president on stage.
![President Obama greeted first lady Michelle Obama before his speech.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20USA-CAMPAIGN-010.r.jpg)
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President Obama greeted first lady Michelle Obama before his speech.
![Supporters cheered at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151382451.r.jpg)
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Supporters cheered at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.
![First lady Michelle Obama gestured during the convention.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20USA-CAMPAIGN-009.r.jpg)
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First lady Michelle Obama gestured during the convention.
![Supporters held signs as they cheered for military veterans.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151387257.r.jpg)
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Supporters held signs as they cheered for military veterans.
![Vice President Joe Biden cast a shadow during his acceptance speech.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20513589187.r.jpg)
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Vice President Joe Biden cast a shadow during his acceptance speech.
![The last day of the convention was originally scheduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20USA-CAMPAIGN-006.r.jpg)
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The last day of the convention was originally scheduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium.
![The proceedings were moved indoors due to the weather forecast, party organizers said.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151364861.r.jpg)
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The proceedings were moved indoors due to the weather forecast, party organizers said.
![Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts also spoke on Thursday.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20USA-CAMPAIGN-007.r.jpg)
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Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts also spoke on Thursday.
![Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts spoke about foreign policy at the convention.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151386853.r.jpg)
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Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts spoke about foreign policy at the convention.
![Former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (left) blew a kiss to the crowd at the convention.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20Democratic%20Convention-005.r.jpg)
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Former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (left) blew a kiss to the crowd at the convention.
![Fomer Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan addressed the convention.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20Democratic%20Convention-008.r.jpg)
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Fomer Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan addressed the convention.
![Covered with stickers, Washington state delegate Chris Porter waited in line at a concession stand.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20Democratic%20Convention-009.r.jpg)
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Covered with stickers, Washington state delegate Chris Porter waited in line at a concession stand.
![A woman saluted during the convention's proceedings.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151372098.r.jpg)
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A woman saluted during the convention's proceedings.
![Demonstrators argued outside the convention.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20Democratic%20Convention%20Protests.r.jpg)
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Demonstrators argued outside the convention.
![A sign language interpreter gestured as singer James Taylor performed.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20Democratic%20Convention-004.r.jpg)
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A sign language interpreter gestured as singer James Taylor performed.
![Singer Mary J. Blige performed at the convention.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151376205.r.jpg)
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Singer Mary J. Blige performed at the convention.
![Actress Scarlett Johansson raised her fist during her convention speech.](http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2012/09/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/slider%20151382267.r.jpg)
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Actress Scarlett Johansson raised her fist during her convention speech.