TIME's Guide to the Democratic National Convention

TIME: The first Democratic National Convention televised coast-to-coast was held in 1952. #DNC2012

TIME: In 2004, a little-known Illinois state senator named Barack Obama gained national prominence by delivering the keynote address for the Democratic National Convention in Boston. #DNC2012

TIME: Obama’s acceptance speech at the 2008 convention was on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. After winning, Obama was TIME's Person of the Year in 2008. #DNC2012 อ่านเพิ่มเติม

TIME: The Democratic National Convention was held twice in 1860. First in Charleston, SC, it adjourned in May and reconvened in June in Baltimore, MD. #DNC2012

TIME: TIME's DNC issue features an in-depth interview with President Obama in which he discusses his political struggles, his hopes for a second term & the narrative he'd now like to present voters. อ่านเพิ่มเติม

TIME: "The right to be different" added to Democratic Party platform in 1972 means to "maintain a cultural or ethnic heritage or lifestyle, without being forced into a compelled homogeneity.” #DNC2012

TIME: MSNBC will broadcast a few shows here during the DNC. Keep an eye out for meet and greets, photo booths, giveaways, refreshments & more. #DNC2012

TIME: Connected to the convention center via a walkway, the hall of fame is highly hands on, with more than 50 interactive experiences including race simulators, tire-changing station & more.” #DNC2012

TIME: POLITICO will be taking over Packard Place during the DNC. Fun Fact: The longest Democratic convention was in 1924 in New York, when John W. Davis was nominated after 17 days & 103 ballots. #DNC2012 อ่านเพิ่มเติม

TIME: The Huffington Post takes over Flex & Fit during the DNC offering a place for attendees to ‘unplug and recharge their minds and bodies’ during the conventions. #DNC2012

TIME: The host committee party will be held here during the 2012 DNC. In 2000, Tommy Lee Jones gave a speech nominating Al Gore, his old college roommate, to be the Party's nominee for President. #DNC2012

TIME: This will be the hotel for Ohio DNC delegates. The last Democratic National Convention in Ohio was in 1880, at the Cincinnati Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. #DNC2012

TIME: Bill Clinton can break 90, especially using his "Billigans.” #DNC2012

TIME: National Journal and The Atlantic will set up shop here during the DNC. Fun Fact: Of the 46 Democratic National Conventions, 22 of them have been held in states bordering the Atlantic Ocean. #DNC2012

TIME: Obama campaign manager Jim Messina put a staff Ping-Pong table outside his office at Chicago HQ after a tour of all the tech companies. He said, "You have got to have fun things for them to do." อ่านเพิ่มเติม

TIME: The Roots will headline StartUp RockOn's event series during the DNC here. StartUp RockOn aims to highlight America’s start up community during this year's political conventions. #DNC2012 อ่านเพิ่มเติม