Vice President Kamala Harris made history Thursday night as she formally accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
Harris announced her candidacy last month after President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection bid and endorsed her to succeed him. The party has moved quickly to coalesce behind Harris following Biden’s unprecedented exit.
Harris’ speech closed out the fourth and final day of the convention, which was held at the United Center in Chicago.
“I know there are people of various political views watching tonight,” she said in her speech. “And I want you to know: I promise to be a president for all Americans. You can always trust me to put country above party and self.”
