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.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
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.

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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 22, 2024, 10:37 PM EDT

    Harris thanks Biden

    The vice president thanked Biden for his service nothing that "history will show and your character is inspiring."

    Aug 22, 2024, 10:33 PM EDT

    Harris walks out to her campaign's anthem "Freedom"

    The vice president walked on stage to the Beyonce song. She is receiving a long ovation from the crowd.

    Aug 22, 2024, 10:32 PM EDT

    Harris takes the stage to a standing ovation

    Harris walked onto the stage to a roaring crowd who gave her a standing ovation.

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    ByTia Yang
    Aug 22, 2024, 10:30 PM EDT

    Kinzinger's comments on democracy hinted at a strength for Democrats.

    When Kinzinger spoke about Harris protecting democracy, he was speaking to an issue voters trust Harris on. She leads Trump by 6 points on the issue of "protecting American democracy" in an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll from earlier this month. 77% of voters also said this issue was important in determining their vote.

    —538's Monica Potts

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