The virtual Democratic National Convention this week saw a number of speakers with Georgia roots. Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden, who accepted the nomination Thursday in a hope-driven 24-minute speech.
“Biden must be our next president,” said the 95-year-old Carter, America’s longest-living former president. “Joe has the experience, character and decency to restore America’s greatness.”
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke Thursday before Biden. She spoke of civil rights legends, like longtime Congressman John Lewis — who died last month and received a tribute at the DNC. Bottoms said all those involved in the movement were vital. And for America to change, all its citizens have to vote.
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