Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s presidential nomination.
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The 2024 Democratic National Convention showcased a party in transition — looking toward the future while sending off President Joe Biden as he officially passed the torch to Vice-President Kamala Harris. Below are scenes from the convention from Mark Peterson for New York Magazine.
Democratic National Convention
Day Four
A standing ovation that Kamala Harris was eager to get over with to start speaking.
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A photographer shines a light on a reporter.
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Democrats lean hard into patriotism against the GOP’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine.
Democrats lean hard into patriotism against the GOP’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine.
The Chicks perform the national anthem.
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One of the many who cried on the final night, which featured powerful testimonials such as those given by mothers whose children were killed by guns.
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From left: Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, and Raymond Santana, four of the Exonerated Five who in 1989 were falsely accused of assaulting a woman in Central Park. They, along with Al Sharpton, call out Donald Trump for advocating for their execution four decades ago.
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Kerry Washington emcees part of the night, with a little help from her Scandal co-star Tony Goldwyn, and Harris’s great-nieces Amara and Leela. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine.
Kerry Washington emcees part of the night, with a little help from her Scandal co-star Tony Goldwyn, and Harris’s great-nieces Amara and Leela. Photo:...
Kerry Washington emcees part of the night, with a little help from her Scandal co-star Tony Goldwyn, and Harris’s great-nieces Amara and Leela. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine.
Women wear white in homage to the suffrage movement.
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Elizabeth Warren.
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A security guard watches as Republican Adam Kinzinger speaks to Democrats.
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From left: Doug Emhoff, Harris, Tim Walz, and Gwen Walz.
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The traditional balloon drop at night’s end. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine.
The traditional balloon drop at night’s end. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine.
Harris greets Democrats who rushed to embrace her following Joe Biden’s exit from the race.
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Cleanup.
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Democratic National Convention
Day Three
Former president Bill Clinton took the stage in typical free-wheeling fashion.
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The full house at the United Center on day three.
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Convention-night deadlines.
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Oprah Winfrey returns to the city that made her famous.
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From left: Friendship bracelets aren’t just for Swifties anymore. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
From top: Friendship bracelets aren’t just for Swifties anymore. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New Yo...
From top: Friendship bracelets aren’t just for Swifties anymore. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
John Legend embraces famed percussionist Sheila E. after a joint performance of Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.”
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From left: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro giving a potential glimpse of the 2028 convention. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
From top: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro giving a potential glimpse of the 2028 convention. Photo: Mar...
From top: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro giving a potential glimpse of the 2028 convention. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
Some convention attendees wore keffiyehs in support of the Palestinian cause.
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Arizona senator Mark Kelly, once a Harris running-mate hopeful, attends the convention with his wife, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
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From left: Poet Amanda Gorman, who spoke at the 2021 inauguration, delivered a new poem to the crowd. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
From top: Poet Amanda Gorman, who spoke at the 2021 inauguration, delivered a new poem to the crowd. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazineP...
From top: Poet Amanda Gorman, who spoke at the 2021 inauguration, delivered a new poem to the crowd. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
Tim Walz was joined onstage by his wife and children following his acceptance speech.
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The Walzes embrace.
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A sea of support for “Coach Walz.”
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From left: Former members of the Mankato West High School football team took the stage to honor Walz, their former coach. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
From top: Former members of the Mankato West High School football team took the stage to honor Walz, their former coach. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux fo...
From top: Former members of the Mankato West High School football team took the stage to honor Walz, their former coach. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York Magazine
Walz gives a wave to the crowd.
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Nancy Pelosi is all smiles.
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Democratic National Convention
Day Two
A woman wipes her eye during the second day of the DNC.
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From left: Barack and Michelle Obama embrace following her speech. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
From top: Barack and Michelle Obama embrace following her speech. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
All eyes on the DNC.
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From left: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff introduces himself to the world. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
From top: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff introduces himself to the world. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
Rapper Common, a Chicago native, performs for the crowd.
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From left: Governors Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer potentially looking ahead to 2028. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redu Pictures 2024
From top: Governors Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer potentially looking ahead to 2028. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/R...
From top: Governors Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer potentially looking ahead to 2028. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redu Pictures 2024
Maryland governor Wes Moore repping for his home state.
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From left: Hats and buttons galore. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
From top: Hats and buttons galore. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
A wave from Representative Maxine Waters of California.
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From left: All smiles on the convention floor. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson
From top: All smiles on the convention floor. Photo: Mark Peterson/Redux for New York MagazinePhoto: Mark Peterson
Once a DNC foe, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders addressed the convention crowd during the coveted prime-time hour.
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Members of the crowd watching and listening intently.
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From left: Day two ends with a pair of Obama speeches. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
From top: Day two ends with a pair of Obama speeches. Photo: Mark PetersonPhoto: Mark Peterson
One attendee looks on in tears.
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Democratic National Convention
Day One
Nancy Pelosi, who worked to convince Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, nevertheless thanks him for his service on day one.
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Kamala Harris takes the stage during a surprise day-one appearance.
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An attendee looks on with clasped hands.
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Minnesota governor Tim Walz backstage at the United Center.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivering one of most praised speeches of the night.
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From left: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo...
From top: “Brat summer” makes it to the DNC. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024One attendee reps Harris’s college years. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
An appearance from Reverend Jesse Jackson brought the hometown audience to its feet and to tears.
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From left: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary-election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024California governor Gavin Newsom taking it in. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary-election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024...
From top: Representative Ilhan Omar fresh off of her primary-election victory in Minnesota. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024California governor Gavin Newsom taking it in. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Hillary Clinton speaks as her party is set to nominate its next woman candidate.
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A sea of colors among the convention attendees.
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From left: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) M...
From top: There was no lack of enthusiasm to be found in Chicago. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
Protesters take a breather on unused picket signs. Promises of tens of thousands marching against Israel’s war in Gaza fell far short.
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Country artist Mickey Guyton serenades the crowd.
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Doug Emhoff, the first Second Gentleman, in conversation with Walz.
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From left: Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pict...
From top: Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Signs of support for the Bidens. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
President Joe Biden takes the stage.
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Biden wipes away tears after being introduced by his daughter, Ashley.
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From left: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Biden, the youngest son of Hunter Biden. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
From top: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Bid...
From top: Biden and Harris embrace as the torch is officially passed. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024Harris greets Beau Biden, the youngest son of Hunter Biden. Photo: Mark Peterson/(C) Mark Peterson/Redux Pictures 2024
