Best scenes from Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

President Joe Biden speaks and Vice President Kamala Harris during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Vice President Kamala Harris embraces President Joe Biden after his speech as Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and First Lady Jill Biden embrace in the background during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

President Joe Biden embraces First Lady Jill Biden on stage after his speech during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Convention attendees attempt to block protesters who are demonstrating in support of Gaza during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. and other attendees hold “We love Joe” signs as President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

U.S. President Joe Biden waves during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), at the United Center, in Chicago on August 19, 2024.

President Joe Biden takes the stage for his speech during the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024.

President Joe Biden wipes his eye after his daughter, Ashley Biden, introduced him during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

President Joe Biden wipes his eye after his daughter, Ashley Biden, introduced him during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

President Joe Biden hugs his daughter Ashley Biden as he walks on stage to speak during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Ashley Biden introduces President Joe Biden during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Overall view of delegates during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz are seen during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Delegates watch during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

The crowd listens as speakers discuss reproductive rights during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President and Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and Gwen Walz applaud during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

From left, Hadley Duvall, Kentucky, Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana, and Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas, take the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

From left, Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas, Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana, and Hadley Duvall, Kentucky, take the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Kaitlyn Joshua of Louisiana reacts while speaking during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, left, hugs Minyon Moore, Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

An attendee wears Democratic pins with during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., left, speaks with Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Attendees cheer as Hillary Rodham Clinton (not pictured) speaks on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. is seen in the audience during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former Secretary of State, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former Secretary of State, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic vice presidential pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

The crowd reacts during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Tony Goldwyn speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Steve Kerr, Team USA Men’s Basketball coach and Golden State Warriors coach, says Steph Curry’s famous “night night” gesture during his speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

An attendees hat is seen during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz are seen in the audience during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Democratic Presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Democratic Presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris appears on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Lt. Governor of Wisconsin, Sara Rodriguez, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Democratic vice presidential pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz fist bumps supporters during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Jason Isbell performs during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Film director Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, right, attends the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow holds a copy of Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” as she delivers remarks about the Republican conservative agenda during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Overall view of the inside of the hall during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Lt. Governor of Texas, Austin A. Davis, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, and Lt. Governor of Wisconsin, Sara Rodriguez, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Mickey Guyton performs during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Washington state delegates, from left, Rohana Joshi, 18, Jonnika Kwon, 17, and Gavin Cruz, 17, are seen in the audience during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

A guide dog sits on the floor during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro poses for a selfie with an attendee on the floor during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Majority Whip, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. introduces a video featuring Arizona union workers during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Majority Whip, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Tucson, Ariz. Mayor Regina Romero, left, and Mitch Landrieu deliver the Platform Committee Report during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Delegates hold USA signs during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Aug 19, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya, health care advocates and founders of “I Am ALS” speak during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-895096 (Via OlyDrop)

Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya, health care advocates and founders of “I Am ALS” speak during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Supporters of DNC Jamie Harrison cheer during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Mississippi delegates during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Empty seats are seen as the crowd begins to fill in during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (center) appears on stage, accompanied by (L-R), Rev. Al Sharpton, Jonathan Jackson and Yusef D. Jackson during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Delegates cheer as Jesse Jackson is introduced during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rev. Al Sharpton speaks with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies

The Honorable Jaime Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Taylor Swift fan Kelly Jacobs is seen during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Derrick Johnson, President & CEO of the NAACP, left, and Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation speak during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Pro Palestinian protesters argue with police after entering a restricted area that was breached near outer perimeter next to the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Police scuffle with pro Palestinian protesters near outer perimeter that was breached next to the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Police schfle with pro Palestinian protesters near outer perimeter that was breached next to the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Police stage near near and outer perimeter next to the United Center as pro Palestinian protesters were gathering during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

William Harrison, 9, and Charles Harrison, 5, recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Walt Whitman directs the Soul Children of Chicago as they sing the national anthem during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Delegates stand for the invocation during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Attendees stand for the invocation during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Delegates bow their heads during the invocation during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Zach Pahmahmie, Tribal Council Vice-Chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Lorrie Melchior Tribal Council Secretary of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Jaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, left, and Minyon Moore, Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee, call the first night of the Democratic National Convention to order at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

California delegate Robert Camacho wears Joe Biden and Kamala Harris figurines while attending the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Secret Service patrols the area on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Ohio delegate Helen Sheehan in the hall before the start of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies.

California delegate Virginia Wallace-Jones attends the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies. ORG XMIT: USAT-895096 (Via OlyDrop)

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., left, poses for a photo with Maryland state delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, center and another attendee during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march from Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., ahead of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

President Joe Biden rehearses during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

President Joe Biden rehearses on stage ahead of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

First Lady Jill Biden rehearses on stage ahead of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-895096 (Via OlyDrop)

First Lady Jill Biden smiles at President Joe Biden after a brief walkthrough on stage before the start of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

President Joe Biden appears on stage during a rehearsal ahead before the start of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

President Joe Biden appears on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday's ceremonies.

Longtime self-described political fashionista Kelly Jacobs of Mississippi shows off her 2024 Democratic National Convention outfit, a two-sided dress and hat featuring pop superstar Taylor Swift and Vice President Kamala Harris, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Longtime self-described political fashionista Kelly Jacobs of Mississippi shows off her 2024 Democratic National Convention outfit, a two-sided dress and hat featuring pop superstar Taylor Swift and Vice President Kamala Harris, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Pamela Cleveland, 60, shows off her convention outfit at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Political merchandise on sale at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Political merchandise on sale at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Rep. Ro Hanna (D-Ca.) speaks with a supporter after speaking at the Tennessee Democratic Party breakfast during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.

Chicago Police patrol the scene at Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Chicago Police patrol the scene at Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

A group with CODEPINK, feminist anti-war organization demanding for a cease-fire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel hold signs at Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Rep. Ro Hanna (D-Ca.) takes photos with a supporter after speaking at the Tennessee Democratic Party breakfast during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.