Democratic National Convention 2024: Kamala Harris Nominated for President
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The Democratic National Convention is currently underway in Chicago, Illinois. The convention began on Monday, July 15th, and will conclude on Thursday, July 18th. The main purpose of the convention is to celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris for President of the United States. President Joe Biden will keynote the first night of the convention.
Kamala Harris Nominated for President
On Tuesday, July 16th, Kamala Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States. Harris is the first woman and the first person of color to be nominated for President by a major political party.
Harris's nomination was met with thunderous applause from the delegates in attendance. In her acceptance speech, Harris spoke about her vision for the country, which includes fighting for economic justice, healthcare for all, and climate action.
Tim Walz Nominated for Vice President
On Wednesday, July 17th, Tim Walz was nominated as the Democratic candidate for Vice President of the United States. Walz is the current Governor of Minnesota.
Walz's nomination was also met with applause from the delegates in attendance. In his acceptance speech, Walz spoke about his commitment to working with Harris to build a better future for all Americans.
President Biden to Keynote First Night of Convention
President Joe Biden will keynote the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, July 15th. Biden's speech is expected to focus on the importance of unity and the need to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
The Democratic National Convention is a major event in the political calendar. The convention is an opportunity for the party to come together and celebrate its platform and its candidates. The convention is also an important opportunity for the party to reach out to voters and make its case for why its candidates should be elected.
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