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.
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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.
Republicans should 'forfeit' conventions: Meghan McCain
Conservative political commentator Meghan McCain has some advice for Republicans while watching the DNC tonight.
"Maybe republicans just shouldn’t have conventions… just forfeit because I DO NOT KNOW HOW YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THIS!" she tweeted.
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P!nk rocks the house
Artist P!nk took the stage with her daughter Willow Sage Hart to sing "What about us?"
The 2017 song was written in response to the unrest going on in the country, the singer has said in previous interviews.
Willow Sage Hart, Pink and Justin Derrico perform on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
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Mark Kelly operates iPad with speech for wife Gabby Giffords
Gabby Giffords, who survived a near-fatal gun shot to the head, spoke Thursday night on how she survived the assassination attempt and the need for gun reform.
"I survived!" she exclaimed.
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Gabby Giffords talks about ‘my friend, Kamala’ during full DNC speech
The former politician and gun control activist spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, was advancing her speech on an iPad as her own version of a teleprompter.
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'I reach out for the daughter I will never hold again': Impactful stories on gun violence
Four people impacted by gun violence shared their stories with the crowd in moving statements.
Abbey Clements of Newtown, Connecticut, a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary, said she carries that "horrific day" with her, when 20 children and six of her colleagues were shot.
"They should still be here," she said.
US Representative Lucy McBath (C), Democrat from Georgia, speaks about gun violence alongside others who have been affected by gun violence, L-R, Abbey Clements, Kim Rubio, Melody McFadden and Edgar Vilchez in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
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Kim Rubio of Uvalde, Texas, whose daughter was one of 19 children killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting, recounted that day through tears.
"I reach out for the daughter I will never hold again," she said, as the crowd yelled out her daughter's name.
Melody McFadden of Charleston, South Carolina, said her niece's murder on a beach remains unsolved.
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Emotional stories of gun violence take center stage at the DNC
Americans impacted by mass shootings shared their heartrending stories at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
"I'll keep fighting," she said.
Edgar Vilchez of Chicago, Illinois, recounted when his high school classmate was shot in school.
"Instead of worried about taking a test, I started worrying about living to take another test," he said.
He said he learned a lot that day: "How to run, how to hide and drop."
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath said the stories "strengthen their resolve" to fight for the "safer futures that we all deserve."