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On a cool, clear night in Denver, Barack Obama accepted his party’s nomination for president and spelled out his vision for the country should he get elected. A stadium full of delegates, media, politicians, celebrities, and guests–many from Colorado–were in attendance to witness history. Photos by Jeff Panis include Barrack Obama, Michelle Obama, Al Gore, Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel, Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, David Gregory, Anderson Cooper, George Stephanopoulos, Donna Brazile, Wolf Blitzer, John King, Bob Schieffer, Chaka Fattah, Charlie Gibson, Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell, Harry Smith, Yolanda Renee King View additional DNC photos: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 2 Evening | Day 3