DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Walz tells Democrats to 'leave it on the field'

Walz introduced himself to the country and touted his accomplishments.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 21, 2024, 6:43 PM EDT

The third night of the Democratic National Convention continued the themes of joy and freedom.

A who's who of speakers, including a surprise speech from Oprah Winfrey, headlined the night aimed to showcase vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

"Coach Walz" brought his energy to the crowd touting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' vision for the future of the country.

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Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz stands onstage with his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen Walz after he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024.
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    Here's how the news is developing.
    6:43 PM EDT

    Chicago police investigating DNC breakfast incident

    Chicago police and the FBI are investigating an incident at a DNC breakfast Wednesday morning, according to ABC Chicago station WLS.

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    One victim was treated and released at the scene, police said.

    The Fairmont Chicago hotel, the site of the incident, released a statement confirming that "a group of individuals caused a disruption at a DNC-related breakfast event at our hotel this morning." The hotel thanked law enforcement for its "swift response."

    -ABC News’ Ben Stein

    6:35 PM EDT

    Bill Clinton speech to be hopeful with jabs aimed at Trump: Source

    Former President Clinton's address at the DNC will be hopeful and aspirational, according to a source familiar with its contents.

    The source also said it will include fiery, newsworthy jabs aimed at former President Donald Trump and will highlight the qualities that make for a responsible, qualified commander in chief in the nation's highest office.

    The speech is expected to highlight the striking differences in vision, experience and temperament between Harris and Trump, underscoring the vice president's story and what her candidacy means for the nation.

    Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Bill Clinton mark the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act during an event in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 2, 2023, in Washington.
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    -ABC News' Gabrielle Abdul-Hakim

    6:31 PM EDT

    Night 3 of the DNC kicks off

    The third night of the DNC is officially underway, with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker calling the convention to order.

    A general view during the Ceremonial Roll Call of States on the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.
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    The theme is "A fight for our freedoms" and will feature speeches from former President Bill Clinton and Walz, as he accepts the party's nomination for vice president.

    6:23 PM EDT

    Wes Moore, rising party star, gets prime-time spot

    Conventions are also about parties identifying those they view as future leaders.

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's coveted speaking spot tonight will not go unnoticed.

    His team said this night is about the future, forward momentum, and he is grateful to be a part of that.

    PHOTO: College in Largo, Maryland, Sept. 14, 2023.
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore speaks prior to remarks by President Joe Biden, at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, Sept. 14, 2023.
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    He knows Democrats need to show they are delivering actual results, and he thinks he has a story to tell there. A senior staffer to the governor told ABC News he will focus on the Key Bridge collapse and talk about what Biden and Harris did to support his state.

    Moore also has a personal relationship with Walz, who reached out to him when he first won and has acted as a sounding board for the governor.

    -ABC News' MaryAlice Parks