On July 6, John Kerry selected John Edwards as his running mate, shortly before the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, held later that month. Days before Kerry announced Edwards as his running mate, Kerry gave a short list of three candidates: Sen John Edwards, Rep Dick Gephardt, and Gov Tom Vilsack. Heading into the convention, the Kerry/Edwards ticket unveiled their new slogan—a promise to make America "stronger at home and more respected in the world." Kerry made his Vietnam War experience the prominent theme of the convention. In accepting the nomination, he began his speech with, "I'm John Kerry and I'm reporting for duty." He later delivered what may have been the speech's most memorable line when he said, "the future doesn't belong to fear, it belongs to freedom", a quote that later appeared in a Kerry/Edwards television advertisement. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who did John Kerry choose to be by his side as the potential Vice President? ANS1 John Edwards QSN2 How many candidates did John Kerry name as potential prospects to be his running mate? ANS2 three QSN3 What was the Kerry/Edwards slogan that was released prior to the start of the convention in Boston? ANS3 "stronger at home and more respected in the world." QSN4 Which part of Kerry's Boston speech made reference to his military experience? ANS4 "I'm John Kerry and I'm reporting for duty." QSN5 Which famous line from Kerry's speech was later featured in one of his later television ad campaigns? ANS5 "the future doesn't belong to fear, it belongs to freedom"