Democratic National Convention nominates Kamala Harris for president Biden passes torch in farewell

The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago, Illinois with Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first Black and South Asian woman nominated by a major U.S. party for president. President Biden delivers an emotional farewell address on the first night of the convention, receiving a standing ovation and multiple chants of "We love Joe!" Biden says, "There's no place I'd rather be than here with you. I may be passing the torch, but I have not left the arena." The convention showcases a unified Democratic Party behind Harris and running mate Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota.