5 Takeaways From Democratic National Convention’s Opening Night

President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rallied support for Kamala Harris as protesters rallied the streets.
5 Takeaways From Democratic National Convention’s Opening Night
The United Center on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Jacob Burg
Nathan Worcester
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CHICAGO—Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off with excitement as delegates and attendees listened to speeches from major lawmakers and leaders from the Democratic Party.

Amid remarks from President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, protesters gathered outside the perimeter of the United Center to demonstrate against the Biden-Harris administration’s military support for Israel during the Israel–Hamas war.

Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.