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Preparations underway for Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Preparations are underway for this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.

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Overall view of the convention hall during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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A worker paints finishing touches during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Workers gather for rehearsals during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Workers walk past signage during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Workers walk past signage during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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People walk past barricades during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Chicago police officers patrol during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Workers hang a sign during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Workers and volunteers walk on the stage during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Exterior of the United Center during preparations before the start of the Democratic National Convention. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.
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Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert, right, portrays a hotdog vendor named Donny Frank while filming an impromptu spot with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) before the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC is scheduled to take place at the United Center Aug. 19 through 22.
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Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert, left, portrays a hotdog vendor named Donny Frank, films a spot the Democratic National Committee chairman Jaime Harrison before the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC is scheduled to take place at the United Center Aug. 19 through 22.