What we saw at the DNC in Chicago
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What we saw at the DNC in Chicago

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Four days, dozens of speakers and many balloons later, the 2024 Democratic National Convention is officially over.

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president on Thursday evening. She is the first woman of color to be nominated as a presidential candidate by a major party.

Throughout the convention, hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people gathered daily outside the United Center in Chicago to protest the war in Gaza.

Check out what our photographers captured.

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On the last day of the DNC, delegates dance on the floor of the United Center.

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On the last day of the DNC, delegates dance on the floor of the United Center.
Attendees cheer as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the DNC.

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Attendees cheer as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the DNC.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on the first night of the DNC.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on the first night of the DNC.
President Joe Biden speaks on the first night of the DNC.

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President Joe Biden speaks on the first night of the DNC.
People cheer for the Obamas at the DNC.

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People cheer for the Obamas at the DNC.
Leaders of the Uncommitted Movement participate in a sit-in outside the United Center before the final day of the DNC.

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Leaders of the Uncommitted Movement participate in a sit-in outside the United Center before the final day of the DNC.
A protest group marched in response to the DNC. Chicago police were clearly present at the march, but there were no serious clashes between the protesters and the police.

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A protest group marched in response to the DNC. Chicago police were clearly present at the march, but there were no serious clashes between the protesters and the police.
At least four protesters were arrested after breaking through the barricade.

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At least four protesters were arrested after breaking through the barricade.
The shadow of a policeman glows on a wall while protesters and policemen crowd below.

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The shadow of a policeman glows on a wall while protesters and policemen crowd below.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama embrace on the second night of the DNC.

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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama embrace on the second night of the DNC.
Delegates hold up signs reading "Coach Walz" as Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks on the third day of the DNC.

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Delegates hold signs reading “Coach Walz” as Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks on the third day of the DNC.
Doris Wallace, board member of the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, participates in the “Climate Voters Go All In” event in Chicago during the DNC.

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Doris Wallace, board member of the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, participates in the “Climate Voters Go All In” event in Chicago during the DNC.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the final night of the DNC.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the final night of the DNC.
Kelly Jacobs wears bracelets with the inscription "KAMALA" which she would like to distribute to the participants of the congress.

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Kelly Jacobs is wearing bracelets with the inscription “KAMALA” that she plans to distribute to the participants of the convention.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the presidential nomination on the final night of the DNC.

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Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the presidential nomination on the final night of the DNC.
Ella Emhoff leans on the shoulder of her father Doug Emhoff on the final night of the DNC.

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Ella Emhoff leans on the shoulder of her father Doug Emhoff on the final night of the DNC.
Balloons fall to celebrate the official acceptance of Kamala Harris' presidential nomination.

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Balloons fall to celebrate the official acceptance of Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination.

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