Former Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.

LIVE BLOG: Democrats Highlight Contrasts With Republicans as Convention Opens

July 25, 2016 4:21 PM update July 25, 2016 10:16 PM

First lady Michelle Obama gave a forceful, impassioned defense of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation's children. Obama was among the power lineup of speakers taking the stage in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention. The convention’s first day was embroiled in controversy over leaked emails that showed how party leaders sought to ease Clinton's path to the nomination by mocking her challenger, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Delegates sport patriotic hats at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016

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1/9 Delegates sport their hats at the DNC in Philadelphia (Photo: S. Barua/VOA)

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4/9 Delegates sport their hats at the DNC in Philadelphia (Photo: A. Shaker/VOA)

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U.S. Congressman Luis Gutiérrez whose parents moved to the U.S. from Puerto Rico, said his parents faced bigotry when they arrived. So he is using his voice to stop racist, bigoted and bullying comments.

Immigrants give our founding principles meaning, Gutuerrez said.

Astrid Silva walks to the stage to speak about immigration

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LIVE BLOG: Democrats Highlight Contrasts With Republicans as Convention Opens

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