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PHOTOS: A look back at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver

Twelve years ago this month all eyes were on Colorado when the Democratic National Convention was in person and in Denver. Here are some photos from the Gazette photo team.

Colorado delegates Shawn Coleman, middle, and Bob Kihm, right, cheer Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Colorado delegates Shawn Coleman, middle, and Bob Kihm, right, cheer Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden wave to the crowd at the Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 after Obama gave his acceptance speech on the final day of Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden wave to the crowd at the Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 after Obama gave his acceptance speech on the final day of Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden wave to the crowd at the Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 after Obama gave his acceptance speech on the final day of Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden wave to the crowd at the Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 after Obama gave his acceptance speech on the final day of Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Vice president candidate Joe Biden holds his grandson, Hunter, while waving to the crowd on Aug. 27, 2008 after giving his speech at the Pepsi Center during the Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Vice president candidate Joe Biden holds his grandson, Hunter, while waving to the crowd on Aug. 27, 2008 after giving his speech at the Pepsi Center during the Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Melissa Etheridge performs Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at the Pepsi Center during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Melissa Etheridge performs Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at the Pepsi Center during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Former President Bill Clinton waves to the delegation at the Pepsi Center Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Former President Bill Clinton waves to the delegation at the Pepsi Center Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn make an appearance Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn make an appearance Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and vice president candidate Joe Biden, facing camera, hug after Biden gave his speech at the Pepsi Center Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and vice president candidate Joe Biden, facing camera, hug after Biden gave his speech at the Pepsi Center Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Hawaii delegates cheer at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 on the final day of Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Hawaii delegates cheer at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 on the final day of Democratic National Convention. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Members of the media set up their equipment before the final night of the Democratic National Convention at the Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Members of the media set up their equipment before the final night of the Democratic National Convention at the Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday Aug. 28, 2008. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Signs inside the Pepsi Center Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Signs inside the Pepsi Center Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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