WATCH: Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 1

Watch live coverage from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Hear from notable lawmakers and Democratic figures as the party meets to highlight its platform and officially nominate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate Tim Walz.

Tonight’s announced speakers:
UAW President Shawn Fain
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Rep. Grace Meng
Gov. Andy Beshear
Sen. Raphael Warnock
Sen. Chris Coons
President Joe Biden

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[DavidCastro-frsl]

Wow! What a powerful convention. God bless America! 💙

[edwsc]

I dont think a single criminal spoke !

[Scrimmagepodcast]

What a bang for starters. What an incredibly great opening for a convention unlike any other. Now, this is the real America. This is what our country looks like, feels like, sounds like. I do hope all independents and many Republicans will come on board and take our country father into the 21st Century. America is already great. We’ve been great for a long time, and by the grace of God, we will be the greatest. God bless America. I am proud to be an American 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[RealDudeistPriest]

Never going back. Long live Democracy!

[edwsc]

What a GREAT NIGHT ! I am in TEARS ! What a contrast from that "Other" convention ! Go KAMALA !

[starstrudel]

This was an incredible experience. The only thing better would have been being present!! Shouts, cheers, and all the faith, from sunny SoCal!

[villamimosajamaica]

Oh Lord, this was so uplifting and so all inclusive. We love America and know that our best days are ahead of us. We must protect our democracy! God Bless America!!!!

[tabathakleinstein]

HOPE, LOVE, JOE, INTEGRITY is our Democracy!

[AmazingJohnny]

Thank you for everything, Joe 💙 ! Let's go, Kamala and Tim 💙🌊 !

[ms.p]

Love every moment! There were so many special moments that I will cherish. The crowd was electric! It felt good to have so many positive and great speakers. Jasmine Crockett is from my state (Texas) and she made me cry as did our wonderful president, Joe Biden. I am just so proud of everyone there tonight. Looking forward to tomorrow night.

[jonnanashko]

Thank You President Biden for all you done to pull this country through the perils of our time!!!

[felicitousfeline]

Pet chameleon JD Vance. Supreme kangaroo court justices! Love Jamie Raskin!

[russianbluecat]

Chris Hayes' reaction to Biden's speech was to say Biden had a big ego. I'm glad Lawrence walked that back with real life experience. Either Hayes is incredibly cynical or he represents the criticisms that people have had of Democrats - that touting one's accomplishments is a 'bad' thing. Not too long ago Biden was criticized for not playing up his Administration's accomplishments. Which is it (PS the media is to blame for people not knowing what the Administration has accomplished)? Biden's accomplishments are a BFD. It's not a sign of a big ego, Mr Hayes, it's A FACT.

[DorothyPotterSnyder]

The little child holding his hand—grandchild? Great grandchild?— in the matching suit leading him off was SPECTACULAR staging. Whoever thought that up is a genius.

[JosephCecilSmith]

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☀️Harris🏳️‍🌈Walz‼️♥️Wins💚
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[davidbogart]

What a great first night. Hilary really stood out and masterfully delivered a powerful and memorable speech. Biden closed out the night and delivered one of the his best speeches ever.
Must have been satisfying for Hilary to get such a wonderful reception, hear the audience chant lock him up and she was the perfect choice to draw the stark contrast between Kamala and Trump. She is one sharp lady who should have won in 2015.

[JudyFayLondon]

I believe love will defeat the hatred that Trump and Trump Party has generated.

[TheTwine]

This is what a convention should look and sound like

[rhondala]

Great speech! Love that he is taking it to Trump the Trumplican

[pamelalowe]

I am watching and sobering with the stories and experiences that I am hearing. The beginning of this convention is transforming for good. Vote Harris and Walz