In July 2004 , he wrote and delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston , Massachusetts . After describing his maternal grandfather 's experiences as a World War II veteran and a beneficiary of the New Deal 's FHA and G.I. Bill programs , Obama spoke about changing the U.S. government 's economic and social priorities
2004 Democratic National Convention
2004 Democratic National Convention
United States Senate career of Barack Obama