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 22, 2024, 12:09 AM 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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Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:58 PM EDT

    A night of torch-passing

    There's some torch-passing in tonight's speaker lineup: from Clinton and Pelosi to Shapiro, Wes Moore, Pete Buttigieg and ending the night with Gov. Walz.

    -ABC News' Rick Klein

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:57 PM EDT

    Pelosi does not mention Trump by name, mentions Jan. 6

    Former House Speaker Nancy did not mention Trump by name during her speech, including when addressing Jan. 6.

    "Never before had a president of the United States so brazenly assaulted the bedrock of our democracy, so gleefully embraced political violence, so willfully betrayed his oath of office," she said.

    Former House Speaker Nancy did not mention Trump by name during her speech, including when addressing January 6.
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    Pelosi does not mention Trump by name

    Former House Speaker Nancy did not mention Trump by name during her speech, including when addressing January 6.
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    "Let us not forget who assaulted democracy on Jan. 6. He did! But let us not forget who saved democracy that day. We did."

    Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) arrives to speak on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    She said lawmakers returning to the Capitol that same night demonstrated that "American democracy prevailed" and called on voters now to "reject autocracy" and "choose democracy" by electing Harris and Walz.

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:53 PM EDT

    Pelosi thanks Biden for his 'patriotic vision of a fairer America'

    After a warm welcome from the crowd, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her remarks thanking Biden for his "patriotic vision of a fairer America."

    "Millions of jobs. Stronger infrastructure. A Biden child tax credit. Rescuing union pensions. Honoring our veterans. Bold climate action. Lowering the costs of prescription drugs," she said of the presidency's accomplishments, calling it one of the most successful of modern times.

    Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    Pelosi said Harris is now "ready to take us to new heights."

    "Officially, she is a leader of strength, with wisdom and eloquence on policy -- most recently demonstrated fighting for women’s right to choose. Politically, she is astute and strategic in winning difficult elections -- quickly securing the nomination with dignity and grace and choosing Tim Walz as our vice president," Pelosi said.

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:51 PM EDT

    Pelosi at DNC after appearing to play a significant role in Biden's exit

    Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is addressing the DNC after appearing to play a significant role in Biden's exit from the top of the Democratic ticket.

    After a warm welcome from the crowd, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her remarks thanking Biden for his "patriotic vision of a fairer America."
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    Nancy Pelosi takes the stage at DNC

    After a warm welcome from the crowd, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her remarks thanking Biden for his "patriotic vision of a fairer America."
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    Pelosi, who last month endorsed Harris to be the party's nominee for president, did not publicly call on Biden to withdraw from the race. Instead, Pelosi, in a July 10 interview, declined to directly answer when asked if Biden had her support in his reelection bid after his ruinous debate performance.

    Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her daughter Christine Pelosi hold "We Love Joe" signs as he speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
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    At the time, Biden had already committed to running for reelection, writing in a statement congressional Democrats days earlier that he was "firmly committed" to staying in the race.

    Her comments blunted any progress Biden was trying to make persuading congressional Democrats that he was up for the job. And Pelosi's ambiguous public comments instead created space for rank-and-file Democrats to pressure the president to drop out.

    -ABC News' Sarah Beth Hensley, John Parkinson, Lauren Peller and Allison Pecorin