Kamala Harris takes the stage during a surprise Day One appearance.
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An attendee looks on with clasped hands.
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Minnesota governor Tim Walz walks backstage at the United Center.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivering one of most praised speeches of the night.
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From left: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo…
From top: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
An appearance from Rev. Jesse Jackson brought the hometown audience to its feet and to tears.
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From left: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024California governor Gavin Newsom taking it in. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024…
From top: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024California governor Gavin Newsom taking it in. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Hillary Clinton speaks as her party is set to nominate its next woman candidate.
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A sea of colors among the convention attendees.
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From left: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) M…
From top: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Protesters take a breather on unused picket signs. Promises of tens of thousands marching against Israel’s war in Gaza fell far short.
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Country artist Mickey Guyton serenades the crowd.
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Doug Emhoff, the first Second Gentleman, in conversation with Walz.
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From left: Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pict…
From top: Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
President Joe Biden takes the stage.
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Joe Biden wipes away tears after being introduced by his daughter Ashley.
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From left: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Biden, the youngest son of Hunter Biden. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Bid…
From top: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Biden, the youngest son of Hunter Biden. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024