US Democrats nominate Kerry for president (Agencies) Updated: 2004-07-29 12:20 Edwards decried the fact that the United States has two health care systems,
two education systems and two economies -- one for the very wealthy, the other
for most other Americans -- and vowed that if he and Kerry are elected, "we can
build one America." In so doing, he laid the foundation to detail Kerry economic
and national security proposals, and portray the Massachusetts senator as a man
who was tested in war and is ready to lead.
US Vice
presidential candidate John Edwards reacts to the applause of delegates
before speaking at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, July
28, 2004, in Boston. [AP] | When he concluded,
he was joined on the stage by his wife, Elizabeth; his older daughter, Cate; and
his two young children, Emma Claire and Jack, as the delegates cheered and
swayed to the music of singer Stevie Wonder and later to a performance by Black
Eyed Peas.
The Democrats scripted the third day of their convention to highlight Kerry's
military service as part of the weeklong effort to introduce their candidate to
the country and demonstrate that he is fit to become commander in chief.
In addition to the show of support from his Swift boat crewmates, Kerry was
saluted from the podium by retired Army Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, a former
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said Kerry understands the dangers of
the current world "and is fully prepared for the challenges ahead."
John Edwards
stands with his daughters Emma Claire (R) and Catherine (in green), on
stage after speaking before being confirmed as his party's vice
presidential nominee, July 28, 2004 during the third night of the 2004
Democratic National Convention, at the FleetCenter in Boston. Edwards
introduced himself to voters with an uplifting tribute to John Kerry as a
"decisive, strong" leader and promised struggling Americans that "hope is
on the way. [Reuters]
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Shalikashvili was then joined by a group of retired military officers,
including retired Army Gen. Wesley K. Clark, all of whom have endorsed Kerry's
candidacy, as the audience waved American flags and chanted "USA, USA."
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