A week ago today Barack accepted the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. Millions gathered in homes across the country to watch the historic occasion. Those who attended the 6,240 house parties that night also signed up to volunteer to organize their communities for this fall.

Betty Simmons, a resident and community organizer in New Orleans, organizes a house party to watch Barack Obama accept the Democratic Nomination for President. (Music composed by Greg Kuehn for Peligro Music & Sound Design)

Republicans for Obama at an Indiana House Party participate in a conference call with Susan Eisenhower.