Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.
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.
Former HUD secretary Marcia Fudge and Congressman Ted Lieu just touted Harris' housing proposals, which she unveiled last week.
Harris has vowed to provide up to $25,000 in down-payment support for first-time homeowners and called for the construction of 3 million new housing units to ease the housing supply shortage.
Read more about what economists had to say about Harris' plan.
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."
Harris for years has often sported the popular shoe.
White outfits peppered the convention hall here in an ode to suffragists and Harris' historic candidacy.
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
Chicago's DJ Metro got the crowd to its feet, dancing to "Lil Boo Thang" by Paul Russell, at the start of the night.
