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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, 11:32 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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    8:56 PM EDT

    Stevie Wonder performs 'Higher Ground'

    "This year I prayed very hard for peace to come to our worlds nations, but also to each one of our hearts," he said in remarks before his performance.
    "This year I prayed very hard for peace to come to our worlds nations, but also to each one of our hearts," he said in remarks before his performance.

    Stevie Wonder performed "Higher Ground" for the DNC crowd.

    "This year I prayed very hard for peace to come to our world's nations, but also to each one of our hearts," he said in remarks before his performance.

    "Even though our hearts have been beaten and broken beyond prayer, I know the important action and now is the time to understand where we are and what it will take to win. Win the broken hearts. Win the disenchanted," he said. "Now is the time."

    Stevie Wonder speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    8:49 PM EDT

    Congressman in viral Jan. 6 photo

    New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim, who just spoke, was captured in a viral photo kneeling to clean up litter-lined floors of the U.S. Capitol after the insurrection.

    "What I learned on January 6 is that all of us, all of our, are caretakers for our great republic," Kim told the crowd.

    PHOTO: Rep. Andy Kim speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention, Aug.21, 2024 in Chicago.
    Rep. Andy Kim speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention, Aug.21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    8:48 PM EDT

    Jan. 6 video riles crowd up

    The video showing scenes from the Jan. 6 attack sparked chants of "lock him up," which only subsided once Thompson took the stage.

    The crowd has gotten very animated whenever the riot is brought up, often chanting for Trump's imprisonment.

    -ABC News' Tal Axelrod

    8:47 PM EDT

    Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot greeted with loud applause

    Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause

    Retired US Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Gonell told ABC News a year after the insurrection that he was reminded of the attack on the U.S. Capitol every day.

    "From the way I sleep, eating breakfast, making sure I don't hurt myself putting my shirt on. The way I walk, the way I play with my son. The phone calls from the Justice Department, from the FBI, from the department, asking 'do I recognize this individual?'... It hasn't been easy," Gonell told ABC News' "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir in an interview that aired in January 2022.

    Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
    Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.