Jill Biden DNC speech, 2024

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The Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22, 2024.[1]

The national nominating convention is typically the formal ceremony during which the party selects its nominee and adopts a party platform. The delegates are individuals chosen to represent their state or territory at the convention. Delegates voted to certify a new party platform on August 19, 2024.[2]

In 2024, the Democratic National Committee certified Vice President Kamala Harris (D) as the party's nominee during a virtual roll call vote on August 2, 2024.[3][4][5][6][7]

Jill Biden's speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

This section provides the text and video of the 2024 Democratic National Convention speech given by First Lady Jill Biden on August 19, 2024.

Transcript

“

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Love you too.

Joe and I have been together for almost 50 years and still there are moments when I fall in love with him all over again. Like when I handed him our baby Ashley for the first time and saw the smile that lit up his face or on nights after an exhausting day working in the Senate, when he would read one more bedtime story just because the kids asked.

When he stops on a rope line because he sees someone grieving who needs to know that everything is going to be all right one day or to encourage that child with a stutter, to find the confidence she needs.

Those moments when I’m reminded of all he’s accomplished in the name of something bigger than himself, receiving the Medal of Freedom with humility. Placing his hand on our family Bible to take his oath of office, and weeks ago when I saw him dig deep into his soul and decide to no longer seek re-election and endorse Kamala Harris.

With faith and conviction, Joe knows that our nation’s strength doesn’t come from intimidation or cruelty. It comes from the small acts of kindness that heal deep wounds from service the communities that make us who we are, from love of a country that shines with promise and renewal. Kamala Harris knows that too.

Our son, Beau, first worked with Kamala when he was Attorney General of Delaware. He told me at the dinner table one night, “Mom, she’s special. Someone to keep your eye on.” And he was right. Joe and I know Kamala. We have seen her courage, her determination, and her leadership up close.

Kamala and Tim, you will win and you are inspiring a new generation. We are all a part of something bigger than ourselves, and we are stronger than we know. The future of our country is in the hands of those in this room and all of you watching at home.

It’s going to take all of us and we can’t afford to lose. With faith in each other, hope for a brighter future and love for our country, we will fight and we will win together. Thank you. Thank you.[8]

”
—First Lady Jill Biden, August 19, 2024[9]

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First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

2024 Democratic National Convention

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The Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22, 2024.[1]

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2020 Democratic National Convention

See also: Democratic National Convention, 2020

The Democratic National Committee held its presidential nominating convention the week of August 17, 2020.[10] The convention was originally scheduled to take place July 13-16, 2020.[11] Organizers postponed the event in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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2016 Democratic National Convention

See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016

The Democratic National Committee held its presidential nominating convention from July 25-28, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[12] Hillary Clinton received the party's nomination.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chicago Sun-Times, "Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention," April 11, 2023
  2. ↑ Associated Press, "Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris," August 19, 2024
  3. ↑ USA Today, "Harris makes history as first Black woman, Asian American presidential nominee," August 2, 2024
  4. ↑ ABC News, "DNC to nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues," May 28, 2024
  5. ↑ The New York Times, "Democrats Set Aug. 1 for Harris Nomination Vote," July 24, 2024
  6. ↑ CBS News, "Kamala Harris closer to being nominee as DNC approves early virtual roll call vote," July 24, 2024
  7. ↑ DNC, "DNC and DNCC Chairs Announce Results of Presidential Nominating Petition Process and Opening of Virtual Roll Call on August 1," July 30, 2024
  8. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  9. ↑ Rev, "Jill Biden speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention," August 20, 2024
  10. ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "2020 DNC in Milwaukee pushed back to week of August 17 in response to coronavirus pandemic," April 2, 2020
  11. ↑ The New York Times, "Milwaukee Picked as Site of 2020 Democratic National Convention," March 11, 2019
  12. ↑ CBS Local, "Philadelphia Hotel Rooms Get The Once Over By DNC Planners," April 27, 2015
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