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, 10:44 PM EDT

    Harris brings back Michelle Obama's 'do something' mantra

    "My mother was a brilliant, five foot tall, brown woman with an accent," Harris said. "And as the eldest child, I saw how the world would sometimes treat her. But my mother never lost her cool. She was tough, courageous, a trailblazer in the fight for women's health, and she taught Maya and me a lesson that Michelle mentioned the other night: She taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it."

    Harris said her mother "taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it."
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    Harris brings back Michelle Obama's 'do something' mantra at the DNC

    Harris said her mother "taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it."
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    "That was my mother -- and she also taught us, and 'never do anything half-a--ed.' And that is a direct quote."

    Aug 22, 2024, 10:39 PM EDT

    Harris received a three-minute standing ovation

    from the time she stepped foot on stage to being able to begin her speech in earnest, three minutes passed as the crowd cheered her on.

    The vice president walked onto the stage to a roaring crowd who gave her a standing ovation.
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    Harris takes the DNC stage to a standing ovation

    The vice president walked onto the stage to a roaring crowd who gave her a standing ovation.
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    "Let's get to business," she said at one point, laughing and thanking the audience.

    Aug 22, 2024, 10:37 PM EDT

    Harris wishes husband a happy anniversary

    Harris thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, for being an "incredible" partner and father and wished him a happy 10th anniversary as he watched her from the crowd.

    "I love you so very much," she said.

    Harris thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, for being an "incredible" partner and father and wished him a happy 10th anniversary as he watched her from the crowd.
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    Kamala Harris wishes husband a happy anniversary at the DNC

    Harris thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, for being an "incredible" partner and father and wished him a happy 10th anniversary as he watched her from the crowd.
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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."

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