Thousands of democrats, media and visitors are pouring into Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
Democrats Arrive in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Rehearsals taking place ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. (N. Pinault/VOA)
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Delegates tour the floor ahead of the convention, September 3, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Advertisements for the DNC at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, September 2, 2012.
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The Charlotte, North Carolina skyline seen through the window of an airplane, September 2, 2012.
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A stand-in for First Lady Michelle Obama during lighting and sound rehearsals at the The Time Warner Cable Arena. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina tours the floor at the Democratic National Convention, September 3, 2012.
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The sign for the West Virginia delegation at Time Warner Cable Arena. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Delegates and Democratic National Convention visitors crowd one of the merchandise stores in Charlotte, September 3, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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A sand sculpture of President Barack Obama near the Democratic National Convention. (N. Pinault/VOA)
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The media set up on the floor of the The Time Warner Cable Arena for the Democratic National Convention. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Demonstrators march in a Labor Day parade in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012.