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A 'thank you Joe' chant broke out during the former Secretary of State's speech.

Team USA coach Steve Kerr closes DNC speech: "After the results are tallied [on Election Night], we can — in the words of the great Steph Curry — we can tell Donald Trump: "Night, night."

Democrats gathered in Chicago to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate to take on former President Donald Trump.

The current president delivered the closing speech during the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

ABC News' Jay O'Brien recaps the memorable moments from the first night of the Democratic National Convention

"America, America, I gave my best to you," Biden said.

Biden kicked off his DNC remarks after a long standing ovation from the crowd peppered with cheers of "We love Joe!" and "Thank you, Joe!"

"He wasn't just a girl dad. I could see that he valued and trusted women," she said.

Raphael Warnock, who made history as Georgia's first Black senator, made clear the importance of his state in the 2020 election.

First Lady Jill Biden talked about her husband's kindness and devotion to helping others during his years of service.

Three groups of people spoke about their personal stories dealing with the fallout from laws passed in states that banned abortions.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a one-time potential running mate for Harris, largely focused on reproductive rights during his DNC remarks.

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks to former Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., about the priorities of the Biden administration moving forward and the Democratic Party’s support for Kamala Harris.

ABC News' Mary Alice Parks explores how the Harris-Walz ticket hopes to energize young female voters amid race and gender attacks from Trump.

Some have drawn comparisons between Harris' campaign and Clinton's 2016 run.

The congresswoman teared up while recalling first meeting Harris after first getting elected to Congress.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat on what we might hear in Biden’s speech and how the president will pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former director of communications for Trump’s transition team, Bryan Lanza, and former congresswoman Heidi Heitkamp on expectations for the 2024 DNC.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former director of communications for Trump’s transition team, Bryan Lanza, and former senator Heidi Heitkamp on expectations for the 2024 DNC.

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, who was a member of House's Jan. 6 committee, warned about the "Banana Republicans who have converted Lincoln's party into a dangerous cult of personality."

"There is a lot of energy in this room just like there is a lot of energy in this country," Clinton said.

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News contributors Donna Brazile and Reince Priebus about what viewers can expect from President Biden’s DNC speech and the overall convention.

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn called Project 2025 "Jim Crow 2.0" during his remarks while drawing a comparison between Trump and Harris.

Ocasio-Cortez riled up the crowd when she went after Trump while urging voters to make history in electing Harris as president.

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her years of supporting the UAW and for fighting for workers rights.

Vice President Kamala Harris entered the arena ahead of President Joe Biden's keynote address on opening night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made several jabs at former President Donald Trump during her speech at the convention.

Her father is a renowned economist at Stanford.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and 1988 Democratic presidential candidate, received a standing ovation when he was wheeled on stage.

Biden is mentioned 287 times while Harris is mentioned 32 times.

ABC News political contributor and former Trump Justice Dept. spokesperson Sarah Isgur and Democratic strategist and former special asst. to Pres. Biden Meghan Hays discuss the presidential picks.

Senior Director of Communications for the Democratic National Convention Committee Matt Hill joins ABC New Live to discuss speakers at the DNC as Day 1 kicks off.

The Republican was expelled from Congress in December 2023.

Democratic strategist Laura Fink and President of the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles Alfonso Aguilar analyze the presidential candidates' stance on policies ahead of the DNC.

"I believe it's an issue we can win on." Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy joins ABC News Live to discuss what he thinks of Vice President Harris' economic and immigration policies.

Joe Biden's youngest daughter will introduce the president.

House Republicans released a nearly 300-page impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden with no bombshells.

The Rhode Island congressman and former Biden administration official discusses Day One of the Democratic convention and the central theme of lowering health care costs.

Democratic strategist Zac Petkanas and Matt Gorman, former communications advisor to Sen. Tim Scott, discuss the differences between the Republican and Democratic support for their candidates.

The Minnesota lawmaker didn't receive much praise for calling on President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign. He joins the show to discuss what's occurred since Biden dropped out of the race.

The “America in One Room: The Youth Vote” event brought young voters together.

Kevin Munoz, a Harris campaign spokesperson, discusses the campaign's reaction to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race and the transition toward Vice President Kamala Harris as nominee.

The Texas congressman spoke with ABC News' Selina Wang about the momentum within the Democratic Party and said Vice President Kamala Harris should "continue to be herself."

Hogg has since founded Leaders We Deserve, a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and state legislatures across the country.

Climate change doesn't rank high on voters according to the polls, but Democrats hope to change that at the DNC.

The Connecticut congresswoman faces stiff competition in her district and said having Harris on the ticket brought great momentum to her campaign.

McClellan, who is on the advisory board for the Harris campaign, addresses how she thinks the campaign can maintain the party's newfound momentum as the election draws closer.

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin converse on the current state of the presidential race and the latest poll numbers.

Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the endorsement for the Harris campaign and the expected pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Democratic convention.

Trump had been scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 18.