Nancy Pelosi, who worked to convince Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, nevertheless thanks him for his service on day one. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Kamala Harris takes the stage during a surprise day-one appearance. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
An attendee looks on with clasped hands. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Minnesota governor Tim Walz backstage at the United Center. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivering one of most praised speeches of the night. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From left: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo… From top: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
An appearance from Reverend Jesse Jackson brought the hometown audience to its feet and to tears. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From left: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary-election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024California governor Gavin Newsom taking it in. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary-election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024… From top: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary-election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024California governor Gavin Newsom taking it in. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Hillary Clinton speaks as her party is set to nominate its next woman candidate. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
A sea of colors among the convention attendees. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From left: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) M… From top: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Protesters take a breather on unused picket signs. Promises of tens of thousands marching against Israel’s war in Gaza fell far short. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Country artist Mickey Guyton serenades the crowd. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Doug Emhoff, the first Second Gentleman, in conversation with Walz. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From left: Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pict… From top: Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
President Joe Biden takes the stage. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Biden wipes away tears after being introduced by his daughter, Ashley. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From left: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Biden, the youngest son of Hunter Biden. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Bid… From top: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Biden, the youngest son of Hunter Biden. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024