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See photos from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Martha Asencio-Rhine,
2024-08-21
Jane Williams, from South Fulton, Ga., cheers during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. [ GABRIELLE LURIE | AP ]
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago with prime-time speeches from two people familiar with running against Donald Trump.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke of finally breaking the “glass ceiling” to elect a female president in her endorsement of Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden, the keynote speaker, formally passed the baton to Vice President Harris as the party’s nominee following his decision to end his bid for a second term. Harris made a surprise appearance at the end of Biden’s address, walking out on stage in a tan suit, to show her appreciation for Biden. She was met with raucous applause and cheers from the crowd.
On Tuesday, delegates cast their votes during a ceremonial roll call with a DJ spinning music for each state. Atlanta rapper Lil Jon surprised the crowd with a DNC-friendly version of “Turn Down for What,” his song with DJ Snake, as he joined the Georgia delegation. The evening capped off with fiery speeches by Doug Emhoff, Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama, who joked he was the “only person stupid enough to speak after Michelle Obama.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris’ running mate, will speak on Wednesday, as will former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Harris will formally accept the nomination on Thursday.
This story will be updated with new photos throughout the week. Take a look at some moments from the convention below.
Vice President Kamala Harris, unabashedly sporting a tan suit, joins President Joe Biden onstage in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night. [ ROBERT GAUTHIER | Los Angeles Times ]Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. [ J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE | AP ]Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama embrace onstage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. [ YURI GRIPAS | ABACA ]Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appear onstage Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. [ BRIAN CASSELLA | Chicago Tribune ]Former President Barack Obama speaks Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. [ TERRENCE ANTONIO JAMES | Chicago Tribune ]
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waves after speaking during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. [ ANDREW HARNIK | Getty Images North America ]Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, center, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, announces the Illinois delegation ceremonial votes cast during the roll call for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention. [ BRIAN CASSELLA | Chicago Tribune ]An attendee holds signs during the first day of Democratic National Convention. [ JACQUELYN MARTIN | AP ]An attendee wears an "Abortion" pin on the first day of the Democratic National Convention. [ ROBYN BECK/AFP | Getty Images North America ]California Gov. Gavin Newsom casts votes for Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. [ ROBERT GAUTHIER | Los Angeles Times ]Atlanta rapper Lil Jon shakes hands with Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., left, as he joins the Georgia delegation during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. [ PAUL SANCYA | AP ]Former President Barack Obama walks from the podium after speaking on the second day of Democratic National Convention. [ MIKE SEGAR | AP ]President Joe Biden speaks Monday at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. [ ROBERT GAUTHIER | Los Angeles Times ]Vice President Kamala Harris embraces President Joe Biden after his speech at the Democratic National Convention. [ ROBERT GAUTHIER | Los Angeles Times ]President Joe Biden leaves the stage to applause Monday during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. [ BRIAN CASSELLA | Chicago Tribune ]Palestinian rights protesters are seen in Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention. [ ROBERT GAUTHIER | Los Angeles Times ]Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris is seen on a video monitor after the roll call during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. [ PAUL SANCYA | AP ]Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. [ PAUL SANCYA | AP ]Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., pumps his fist as he walks on the convention floor during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. [ PAUL SANCYA | AP ]Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in Chicago. [ ALEX BRANDON | AP ]Pro-Palestine demonstrators take the street in front of the Israeli consulate to hold a protest that resulted in multiple arrests. [ DAVE DECKER | ZUMAPRESS.com ]
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