Rep. Lauren Underwood delivers speech to DNC on opening night in Chicago: Watch

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood was among the first guests to speak Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Underwood, a registered nurse, spent a large portion of her speech focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic and the response from the federal government.

The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday is scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election.

• Who is she : Lauren Underwood represents Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, which is south and west of downtown Chicago. She was first elected in 2018 and became the first woman, the first person of color, and the first millennial to represent her community in Congress, according to her biography.
• What role she plays: The youngest Black woman elected to Congress, and a registered nurse.
• Key quote: "COVID was the worst public health crisis ina century. Donald Trump failed us. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris got it under control"

When and where is the DNC

The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.

Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.

How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC

The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.

USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.

What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."

Here are the themes for each night:

• Monday: "For the People"
• Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
• Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
• Thursday: "For our Future"

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