Kamala Harris takes the stage during a surprise appearance on the first day.
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A participant watches with folded hands.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz walks backstage at the United Center.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered one of the most praised speeches of the evening.
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A performance by Rev. Jesse Jackson brought the hometown audience to their feet and to tears.
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Hillary Clinton speaks as her party nominates its next candidate.
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A sea of colors among the congress participants.
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Demonstrators take a breather on unused protest signs. Promises that tens of thousands would demonstrate against Israel’s war in Gaza fell far short of expectations.
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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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President Joe Biden takes the stage.
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Joe Biden wipes tears from his eyes after being introduced by his daughter Ashley.
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