A running album from the 2008 campaign trail. A few of the people I crossed paths with along the way appear here too — appearing in a photo together isn't an endorsement.
At the HOPE sculpture
Sajdah holding a sign reading "MICHELLE" during the 2008 campaign season.
One frame from the 2008 campaign trail — part of the fuller album Sajdah plans to add here over time.
Year
2008
Location
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
With former Senator George McGovern
A full-circle moment at the Democratic National Convention.
Sajdah met former Senator George McGovern at the 2008 DNC in Denver — a full-circle moment tied to her fifth-grade teacher, who had cast her first-ever presidential vote for McGovern.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde, George McGovern
Source
Personal collection
At the 2008 DNC
With a convention attendee outside the 2008 DNC.
Sajdah at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
DNC credentials event
With fellow delegates and attendees at the 2008 DNC.
Sajdah at a 2008 Democratic National Convention event, wearing her DNCC volunteer shirt.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
2008 DNC, Denver
A public figure encountered at the 2008 DNC. Appearance does not imply endorsement.
One of several public figures Sajdah encountered at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
public figure encountered — see caption
Source
Personal collection
With Congressman John Conyers
With Congressman John Conyers at the 2008 DNC.
Sajdah met Congressman John Conyers at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde, John Conyers
Source
Personal collection
On the convention floor
On the floor of the 2008 Democratic National Convention at night.
Sajdah on the convention floor at the 2008 DNC, wearing a “Yes We Can” credential.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
2008 DNC, Denver
With a fellow attendee at the 2008 DNC.
Sajdah at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
Inside the convention arena
Inside the Pepsi Center during the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
A wide view of the convention floor and stage during the roll call at the 2008 DNC.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Source
Personal collection
“Biden” signs on the floor
Delegates holding “Biden” signs at the 2008 DNC.
Delegates on the convention floor holding “Biden” signs during the 2008 DNC.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Source
Personal collection
Acceptance night
Obama and Biden families on stage, acceptance night.
The Obama and Biden families on stage at Invesco Field, shown on the jumbotron, during the DNC acceptance speech.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Source
Personal collection
Invesco Field
Outside Invesco Field for Obama's acceptance speech.
The exterior of Invesco Field at Mile High, where Obama delivered his DNC acceptance speech to a stadium crowd.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Source
Personal collection
In the stands at Invesco Field
In the stands at Invesco Field for the DNC acceptance speech.
Sajdah in the stands at Invesco Field during Obama's 2008 DNC acceptance speech.
Year
2008
Location
Denver, Colorado
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
Obama at a campaign rally
Barack Obama addressing a crowd during the 2008 campaign.
Barack Obama speaking at a podium during a 2008 campaign rally, “Change We Need” signs visible in the crowd.
Year
2008
Location
People pictured
Barack Obama
Source
Personal collection
Inauguration, the National Mall
On the National Mall for President Obama's inauguration.
Sajdah on the National Mall for President Obama's 2009 inauguration, Lincoln Memorial visible in the background.
Year
2009
Location
Washington, D.C.
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
Inaugural ball
At an official inaugural ball.
Sajdah at an official inaugural ball following President Obama's 2009 inauguration.
Year
2009
Location
Washington, D.C.
People pictured
Sajdah Golde
Source
Personal collection
With Jay-Z, inaugural weekend
With Jay-Z during inaugural weekend. Appearance does not imply endorsement.
Sajdah with Jay-Z and a friend during inaugural weekend festivities in Washington, D.C.
Year
2009
Location
Washington, D.C.
People pictured
Sajdah Golde, Jay-Z
Source
Personal collection
“Paint the White House Barack”
A fellow supporter's shirt during the 2008 campaign season.
A cyclist wearing a “Paint the White House Barack” shirt, encountered during the 2008 campaign season.