DNC 2024 Live: Harris Promises To ‘write Next Great Chapter In The Greatest Story Ever Told’ In Historic Speech

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Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black woman and first Asian-American to accept the nomination for president as she closed out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with both a personal and policy-driven speech on Thursday.

“On behalf of every American…on behalf of my mother and everyone who has ever set out on their own, unlikely journey… on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on earth, I accept your nomination for President of the United States of America,” she said.

The cheers in the convention hall hit 120 decibels – the same level as a plane taking off – when Harris told the crowd she accepted the nomination for president. She went on to discuss her plans for the economy, immigration and abortion rights.

The acceptance speech also touched on her middle-class upbringing as the child of immigrants and lasted around 40 minutes, concluding with Beyonce’s hit song “Freedom” – which has been a staple of the Harris campaign.

“Let’s get out there, and together let’s write the next great chapter in the greatest story ever told,” she said.

Harris was joined onstage by her husband Doug Emhoff as well as Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and his wife Gwen, as 100,000 balloons were released.

1724365995DNC night four: In summaryWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention! Let’s get caught up:

– Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president with a speech that touched on her middle-class upbringing as the child of immigrants.

– In her historic speech she spoke of her plans for the economy, immigration and abortion rights.

– “Let’s get out there, and together let’s write the next great chapter in the greatest story ever told,” she told the cheering crowd.

(REUTERS)Mike Bedigan22 August 2024 23:33

1724385660Watch: Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nominationKamala Harris accepts Democratic nominationMike Bedigan23 August 2024 05:01

1724385002Trump rages against Harris on Truth Social in ‘play-by-play’ of her acceptance speech

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1724384402Generations celebrate Harris’ candidacyCarolyn Harper, who is from Chicago, sat on the floor on the third story of the United Center with her daughters, as Harris delivered her historic acceptance speech.

“I didn’t think this day would come anytime soon, and here we are. There’s nothing better than watching it with your daughters,” she told The Independent.

Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 04:40

1724383802Tim Walz spotted playing with balloons with Harris’ nieceAs the balloons fell from the rafters at United Center, delegates on the convention floor playfully batted them around using the large flagpoles with which they’d been waving oversize American flags during the vice president’s speech.

Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, who accepted his own nomination on Wednesday night, was spotted playing with the balloons with Harris’ niece.

The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg notes:

The scene is a marked contrast with the January 6 riot, during which flag-bearing Trump supporters used American flags and their attendant flagpoles to assault police officers, including then-Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, who spoke at the convention earlier this week.

Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 04:30

1724383308Black women from all generations celebrate Harris acceptance of Democratic nominationAll while Harris delivered her speech, Black female staff at the United Center watched Harris’s speech on the monitors. Black women of various generations celebrated and took photos in front of campaign posters.

Salome Peters from Maryland said it was about time, citing Shirley Chisholm’s historic 1972 candidacy for presidency. “I’m so glad to be alive to help her fight, because put a woman in charge and everybody will be taken care of,” she told The Independent.

Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 04:21

1724382422In pictures: Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (REUTERS)

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stands onstage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Vincent Alban (REUTERS)

epa11560873 Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives before speaking during the final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 22 August, 2024. The 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held from 19 to 22 August 2024, during which delegates of the United States’ Democratic Party will vote on the party’s platform and ceremonially vote for the party’s nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris, and for vice president, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, for the upcoming presidential election. EPA/WILL OLIVER (EPA)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 22: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff reacts as Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party’s presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Election 2024 DNC (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 04:07

1724382062Harris raises the proverbial roof by accepting Democratic nominationThe Independent’s Andrew Feinberg, live from the DNC in Chicago, reports that the cheers in the convention hall hit 120db – the same level as a plane taking off – when Harris told the crowd she accepted the nomination for president.

Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 04:01

1724381673Kamala Harris has spoken often about her mother – but who is her father, Donald Harris?In her acceptance speech, Kamala Harris spoke about her mother’s journey to America and how she raised her and her sister.

But what about her father. Sheila Flynn investigates:

Harris says her dad taught her to be fearless, but he has also scolded her publiclyFamily is at the forefront of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, and she speaks frequently and fondly of her late mother’s influence – but rarely is there mention of her father. A “Marxist” economics professor who left Jamaica for UC Berkeley, Donald J Harris has said little about his daughter during her meteoric rise – other than to scold her, writes Sheila Flynn

Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 03:54

1724381304Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic nomination for presidentKamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for president.

“My only client has on behalf of the people, she said.

“On behalf of every American…on behalf of my mother and everyone who has ever set out on their own, unlikely journey… on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on earth, I accept your nomination for President of the United States of America.”

She added: “And with this election our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cyncism and divisive battles of the past, a chance to chart a new way forward.

“Not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans. I promise to be a president for all Americans.”

Mike Bedigan23 August 2024 03:48