Now that both of the national conventions for the major political parties of the United States have wrapped up, here's a look back at the candidates, how they introduced themselves to the nation (and the world), and a few images of their events, their running mates and families. (The order is roughly alternating, chronological) ( 36 photos total) 
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, gives his acceptance speech in Denver, Colorado Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, and U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain reacts after accepting the Republican presidential nomination in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 4, 2008. (Obama - AP Photo/Alex Brandon, McCain - REUTERS/Damir Sagolj)
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, D-Ill., is cheered after speaking during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) #
Republican presidential nominee John McCain acknowledges the audience as he arrives on stage during the Republican National Convention 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 04, 2008. (STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) #
A convention-goer waves the U.S. flag as Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 28, 2008. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton) #
U.S. Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) hugs his son Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, during day three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 27, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (John Moore/Getty Images) #
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin stands amid a sea of celebrating delegates as she addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) #
Cameramen are covered in balloons after the acceptance speech of Republican presidential nominee John McCain at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) #
US Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) addresses the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2008. (REUTERS/Mike Segar) #
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) #
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