Democrats Honor Kennedy, Highlight Obama’s 'American' Story

By Lauren W. Whittington
Roll Call Staff
August 26, 2008, 1:10 a.m.

Democrats kicked off the first night of their national convention Monday by honoring the remaining symbol of the most prominent family in politics, then highlighting some uniquely American stories that they said are embodied by the man they will nominate for president Thursday night.



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