Reflecting on Unity: Obama’s Inspiring 2012 DNC Moment On December 20, 2012, former President Barack Obama shared a profound moment from his Democratic National Convention speech in Charlotte, North Carolina. “We don’t turn back. We leave no one behind.” This powerful line, delivered on September 6, 2012, during his re-election campaign against Mitt Romney, resonated deeply, symbolizing hope and collective progress amid the challenges of economic recovery post-recession. The speech, attended by