Democratic National Convention 2020: Key Moments
Night 1: Biden takes aim at Trump, Harris makes her debut
The first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention featured a powerful speech from former Vice President Joe Biden, who accepted the party's nomination for president. Biden attacked President Donald Trump for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and racial injustice.
The night also featured the debut of Senator Kamala Harris as Biden's running mate. Harris, the first Black woman to be nominated for vice president by a major political party, delivered a passionate speech that energized the crowd.
Night 2: Warren, Obama take aim at Trump
The second night of the convention featured speeches from Senator Elizabeth Warren and former President Barack Obama. Warren delivered a fiery speech that denounced Trump's policies and called for a "moral and just" America.
Obama, in his speech, praised Biden's character and experience and urged Americans to vote for him in November. Obama also criticized Trump, saying that he had "failed the test of leadership."
Night 3: Clinton, Sanders, and others call for unity
The third night of the convention featured speeches from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders, and other Democratic leaders. Clinton, who lost to Trump in the 2016 election, urged Democrats to unite behind Biden and Harris.
Sanders, who challenged Biden for the Democratic nomination, also called for unity. Sanders said that he "wholeheartedly" endorsed Biden and Harris and urged his supporters to do the same.
Night 4: Biden delivers acceptance speech
The fourth and final night of the convention featured Biden's acceptance speech. In his speech, Biden laid out his vision for the future of America. He promised to build a more just and equitable society, to heal the wounds of the past, and to restore America's standing in the world.
The speech was well-received by Democrats and was seen as a strong start to Biden's campaign for the presidency.
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