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Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on a large monitor to thank delegates during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on a large monitor to thank delegates during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
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LIVE BLOG: Clinton Becomes First Woman Nominated for President

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The Democratic Party made it official Tuesday, naming Hillary Clinton their candidate for president in 2016 – and making history by selecting the first woman to represent a major U.S. political party. Following the roll call vote, Tuesday's speakers included former President Bill Clinton as well as the Mothers of the Movement -- the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and other young black victims of violence.

McAuliffe speaks to yearslong friendship with Hillary Clinton. A subdued speech. No huge crowd reaction.

There was a lot of chatter going on while he gave his speech, which came right after Clinton gained the nomination.

Then a short video on the women in the U.S. House.

VOA's Katherine Gypson says there's a sense of joy among the delegates after Hillary Clinton becomes party nominee.

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe tells the delegates they'll be able to tell people "they were there" when the first woman was nominated as a presidential nominee.

Bernie Sanders speaks for Vermont as the last state to cast their votes for the Democratic Nomination

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