Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he walks on stage to speak on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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People watch as former President Barack Obama delivers remarks on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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People watch as former President Barack Obama delivers remarks on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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People watch as former President Barack Obama delivers remarks on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Former President Barack Obama waves as he walks off stage after speaking on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Delegates wave signs on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Thousands gather in the United Center for the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) waves as she walks off stage after speaking on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Thousands gather in the United Center for the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Delegates from Nebraska cheer during roll call on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Chicago police watch on as a few dozen protesters rally in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Chicago police push back protesters and reporters from the sidewalk near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A vehicle with a large Trump flag flying drives down West Madison Street as Chicago police standby for a protest to take place in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A few dozen protesters rally in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Chicago police watch on as a few dozen protesters rally in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Chicago police watch on as a few dozen protesters rally in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A few dozen protesters march towards Clinton Street towards a line of cops near Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Chicago police watch on as a few dozen protesters rally in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A few dozen protesters rally in front of Accenture Tower where the Israeli Consulate is located near N. Clinton St. and W. Madison St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A protesters stands in front of a line of bike officers near Accenture Tower, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Chicago police detain and begin processing over a dozen protesters at S. Canal St. and W. Monroe St., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A delegate sports colorful glasses, hat, and pins on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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A delegate walks through the convention wearing a cheesehead on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Common performs on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson joins the floor non day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Common performs on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A delegate wears a Donkey hat on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Delegates cheer as the DNC begins on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Flanked by family and members of the Illinois delegation, Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during the ceremonial roll call vote on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Attendees listen to the speaker during the Illinois Presidential Delegation’s breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown in the Loop on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering listens to the speaker during the Illinois Presidential Delegation’s breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown in the Loop on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis answers questions during the Illinois Presidential Delegation’s breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown in the Loop on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Delegates from Wisconsin hold their cheese head hats during the pledge of allegiance on day two of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz applaud on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands cheer for President Joe Biden as he speaks on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden wave to supporters on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Jill Biden, First Lady, speaks to a packed crowd at the United Center on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, in Downtown Chicago on August 19, 2024.|Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Bill Clinton greets staff and volunteers in the restricted hallways of the United Center on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, in Downtown Chicago on August 19, 2024.|Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Thousands cheer for President Joe Biden as he speaks on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands cheer for President Joe Biden as he speaks on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the end of day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, August 19, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden celebrate at the end of day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, August 19, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris greets President Joe Biden on wave at delegates at the end of day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, August 19, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Agnes Majak, of North Dakota, holds her 5-month-old daughter, Ayor, at the United Center on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Delegates say the Pledge of Allegiance on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch speaks during the Illinois delegation breakfast — on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention — at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor and Vice Presidentinal candidate, at his suite on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, August 19, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks during the Illinois delegation breakfast — on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention — at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands gather at the United Center for the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during the Illinois delegation breakfast — on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention — at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Chicago Police stand in a line getting ready to clear Park #578 of protesters and reporters after numerous protesters broke through the security perimeter of the United Center, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters rally in Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march back towards Union Park, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Chicago Police stand in a line getting ready to clear Park #578 of protesters and reporters after numerous protesters broke through the security perimeter of the United Center, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Chicago police man a barricade near Park #578 during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march into Park #578 for a second rally, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march towards Park #578, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march towards Park #578, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march back towards Union Park, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march towards Park #578, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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A small group of pro-israeli protesters march through a rally in Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Pro-Palestine supporters gather for the “March on the DNC 2024” protest in Union Park at 1501 W Randolph on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Peyton Reich/Sun-Times
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A small group of pro-israeli protesters march through a rally in Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Christian Borkey and Jordan Kost pose for a photo at the “March on the DNC 2024” protest in Union Park at 1501 W Randolph on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Peyton Reich/Sun-Times
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Mussa shahid at the “March on the DNC 2024” protest in Union Park at 1501 W Randolph on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Peyton Reich/Sun-Times
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An abandon Harris ’24 sign lays on the lawn of Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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A small group of pro-israeli protesters march through a rally in Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march towards Park #578, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters march towards Park #578, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Thousands of protesters rally in Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
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Stephanie Puckey holds a sign at the “March on the DNC 2024” protest in Union Park at 1501 W Randolph on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Peyton Reich/Sun-Times
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez makes a heart at the delegates on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, August 19, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United States Representative, speaks to a packed crowd at the United Center on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, in Downtown Chicago on August 19, 2024.|Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Members of the audience enjoy the first night of the Democratic National Convention, at the United Center, in Downtown Chicago on August 19, 2024.|Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Steve Kerr, Coach for the Golden State Warriors, speaks to a packed crowd at the United Center on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, in Downtown Chicago on August 19, 2024.|Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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Kamala Harris merchandise is sold at a kiosk at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Downtown Chicago on August 19, 2024.|Manuel Martinez/WBEZ
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President Joe Biden hugs his daughter Ashley Biden after she introduced him to speak on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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President Joe Biden speaks on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times