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Photos show the biggest moments of the Democratic National Convention

August 24, 20240
Hadley Duvall at the Democratic National Convention.

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Duvall shared her story of being impregnated by her stepfather at age 12.

“I can’t imagine not having a choice, but today, that’s the reality for many women and girls across the country because of Donald Trump’s abortion bans,” Duvall said.” “He calls it a beautiful thing. What is so beautiful about a child having to carry her parent’s child?”

Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia quoted the Bible in his address and said Donald Trump should “try reading it.”
Jill Biden at the Democratic National Convention.

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“With faith in each other, hope for a brighter future, and love for our country. We will fight, and we will win together,” Jill Biden said.

She also spoke about how her late son, .

Biden also spoke highly of Harris, saying that choosing her as his vice president was “the best decision” he’s made in his career.

“Like many of our best presidents, she was also vice president,” he quipped.

Stephanie Grisham, Trump’s former White House press secretary, disavowed her former boss on the second night of the convention.
DJ Cassidy at the Democratic National Convention.

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DJ Cassidy introduced the delegation with a song connected to each state.

Harris and Walz joined remotely from a rally in Milwaukee once the roll call was complete.
Members of the “Central Park Five” and Rev. Al Sharpton at the Democratic National Convention.

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“He called us animals. He spent $85,000 on a full-page ad in The New York Times calling for our execution,” Korey Wise said of Trump. “We were innocent kids, but we served a total of 41 years in prison.”

Trump has . “A president who leads and listens, who is realistic, practical, and has common sense. And always fights for the American people. From the courthouse to the White House, that has been my life’s work.”

The convention ended with 100,000 balloons falling from the ceiling of the United Center.
Balloons at the Democratic National Convention.

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Harris’ and Walz’s families joined them onstage to celebrate their nomination.