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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.

Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont, gets one of the more boisterous cheers of the night. It has been a very subdued night since Hillary Clinton's nomination was announced.

And a much different energy than Monday, which saw a powerhouse list of speakers.

Actress Erika Alexander says, "My family’s struggle is familiar to millions of American families today. No one will fight harder for these families, for us all, than Hillary Clinton."

She introduces the next speaker on health care reform, Ryan Moore, who has a rare form of dwarfism.

Actress Banks is back to explain, as a young adult, her struggles with the lack of affordable health care. A video begins to play showing Hillary Clinton's efforts behind health care reform.

Rep. Joseph Crowley on Trump and 9/11: "He didn't stand at the pile. ... He didn't fight for the first responders."

Rep. Joseph Crowley: "I'm with Hillary because Hillary has always, always been with us."
Rep. Joseph Crowley: "I'm with Hillary because Hillary has always, always been with us."

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