DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris says she will 'fight for America's future'

Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.

Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 11:30 PM EDT

The moment that millions around the country have been waiting for took place Thursday at the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for the presidency.

Harris took the stage to a roaring standing ovation and soon set her agenda in a rousing speech.

Whether it was immigration, reproductive rights or foreign security, the vice president showcased a sharp contrast in policies to former President Donald Trump.

Harris's speech was preceded by a who's who of leaders from both sides of the aisle who all made the case that she is the best person to be the nation's leader.

    Aug 22, 2024, 7:11 PM EDT

    Sen. Padilla: 'I knew that I had some big Chuck Taylors to fill'

    Sen. Alex Padilla, the first Latino to represent California and Vice President Kamala Harris’ Senate successor, told the crowd "I knew that I had some big Chuck Taylors to fill."

    Sen. Alex Padilla speaks on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
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    Harris for years has often sported the popular shoe.

    Aug 22, 2024, 7:09 PM EDT

    White outfits fill convention arena

    White outfits peppered the convention hall here in an ode to suffragists and Harris' historic candidacy.

    Delegates from New York applaud during the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
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    The outfit motif has been a hallmark of House Democrats, who have used the color to send a signal at major events, such as past state of the union addresses, including this year's, when Democrats sought to make a point about abortion.

    -ABC News' Tal Axelrod

    Aug 22, 2024, 6:53 PM EDT

    DJ gets crowd moving to 'Lil Boo Thang'

    Chicago's DJ Metro got the crowd to its feet, dancing to "Lil Boo Thang" by Paul Russell, at the start of the night.

    Aug 22, 2024, 6:45 PM EDT

    100,000 balloons ready to end the night: Source

    Convention organizers have 100,000 balloons ready to drop at the end of the evening, according to a source with knowledge.

    -ABC News' Brittany Shepherd

    Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem and Everett Kelly, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees deliver the Invocation on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
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