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    Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President Kennedy, delivers speech on DNC Night 2: Watch

    By Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY,

    4 hours ago

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    Jack Kennedy Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Caroline Kennedy, was one of the first speakers to take the stage Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

    The theme of Tuesday evening was "A Bold Vision of America's Future."

    Though Schlossberg is part of one of the most iconic political families in American history, the 31-year-old lawyer has not yet run for office. He has instead thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, while taking to social media to ridicule his cousin, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

    The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.

    What to know about Jack Schlossberg

    • Who is he: John "Jack" Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is the 31-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Caroline Kennedy. He is the lone grandson of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as the eldest surviving male descendant of President Kennedy's immediate family.
    • What role he plays: Schlossberg, with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, can help boost Harris’ popularity among millennial and Gen Z voters. In July, he was named Vogue's first political correspondent .
    • Key quote: "Tonight, JFK's call to action is now ours to answer. Because once again, the torch has been passed to a new generation. To a leader who shares my grandfather's energy, vision, and optimism for our future. That leader is Vice President Kamala Harris."

    The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled on Thursday to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election.

    When and where is the DNC

    The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

    The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.

    Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.

    How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC

    The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.

    USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.

    What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

    The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."

    Here are the themes for each night:

    • Monday: "For the People"
    • Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
    • Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
    • Thursday: "For our Future"

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President Kennedy, delivers speech on DNC Night 2: Watch

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