2008 Democratic National Convention: Thursday

Presumed Republican nominee John McCain’s campaign mocked Obama’s neoclassical backdrop as the “Barackopolis.” The stadium crowd who heard Obama’s acceptance speech, however, seemed enthusiastic.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Obama’s website has prominent placement at Invesco Field at Mile High, fitting for the Democratic nominee, whose campaign plans new uses of technology to get out the vote for November.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Barack Obama, who formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president, is joined onstage by wife Michelle and daughters Malia, left, and Sasha.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

The Obama family and Joe and Jill Biden salute the crowd at end of the Democratic National Convention.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Joe and Jill Biden share a kiss as the Obamas watch.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Fireworks explode at the end of Obama’s acceptance speech, culminating the Democratic convention.  (Bill Ross / Associated Press)

Obama’s family and vice presidential nominee Joe Biden listen to his speech Thursday night at Invesco Field at Mile High.  (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

About 84,000 people filled Invesco Field at Mile High to hear Obama’s acceptance speech. “America, we are better than these last eight years. We are a better country than this,” he said.  (Matthew Cavanaugh / EPA)

An audience member waves a flag during Obama’s acceptance speech.  (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Megan Owen, 26, from Seattle, calls her father at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Barack Obama’s running mate Joe Biden speaks at the convention.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Eight years after his own presidential campaign, Al Gore speaks at the Democratic National Convention.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Former Vice President Al Gore addresses the crowd on the final night of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver.   (Paul Sancya / Associated Press)

The presentation of colors at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver.  (Stan Honda AFP/Getty Images)

Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson listens to actress Jennifer Hudson sing the national anthem.  (Stan Honda AFP/Getty Images)

Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic Party, addresses delegates.  (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

A full house at Invesco Field.  (Win McNamee / Getty Images)

Singers John Legend, left, and will.i.am perform.  (Tannen Maury / EPA)

The performer Fergie attends the convention.  (John Moore / Getty Images)

Some of the more than 75,000 people expected to attend the final day of the convention.  (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

California for Barack Obama? This supporter thinks so.  (Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

Musician Sheryl Crow performs.  (Win McNamee / Getty Images)

Barack Obama pins are scattered on a table at a concession stand at Invesco Field in Denver, where Obama will deliver his acceptance speech.  (Stan Honda AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama, center, wife of the Democratic presidential candidate, arrives at Invesco Field.  (Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press)

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden takes a photo of himself with an unidentified member of the Army National Guard.  (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former Vice President Al Gore participate in a walk-through at Invesco Field.  (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

The Rev. Jesse Jackson greets delegates.  (Tannen Maury / EPA)

Security is high at Invesco Field, where normally the Denver Broncos play.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Crews prepare the stage at Invesco Field.  (Charles Dharapak / Associated Press)

Several delegates arrive extra early.  (Stan Honda AFP/Getty Images)

Delegate Rodney McFarland Sr. of Louisiana is dressed for the occasion.  (Charles Dharapak / Associated Press)

The best seat in the house?  (Max Whittaker / Getty Images)

A law enforcement sharpshooter climbs high above Invesco Field in Denver.  (Max Whittaker / Getty Images)

Protesters march in an immigration rally at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.  (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Jack Shifrel of Florida is a star-spangled delegate.  (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)