Delegates and reporters travel the floor of the United Center on the last day of the DNC.
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Four days, dozens of speakers and many balloons later, the 2024 Democratic National Convention is officially over.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president Thursday night. She is the first woman of color to be a major party presidential candidate.
Throughout the convention hundreds, and sometimes thousands of people gather every day outside the United Center in Chicago to protest the war in Gaza.
Take a look at what our photographers have captured.
Delegates dance on the floor of the United Center on the final day of the DNC.
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Attendees cheer as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the DNC.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on the first night of the DNC.
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President Joe Biden speaks on the first night of the DNC.
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People cheer for Obama at the DNC.
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Leaders of the Uncommitted Movement participate in a sit-in outside the United Center before the final day of the DNC.
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A protest group marched in opposition to the DNC. The Chicago Police Department had a visible presence at the march, although there were no serious clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
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At least four protesters were arrested after breaking through the barricade.
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The shadow of a police officer glows against a wall as protesters and officers crowd below.
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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama embrace on the second night of the DNC.
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Delegates hold signs reading “Coach Walz” as Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks on the third day of the DNC.
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Doris Wallace, a board member of the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, attends the “Climate Voters Go All In” event in Chicago, during the DNC.
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the final night of the DNC.
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Kelly Jacobs wears bracelets that read “KAMALA” that she plans to pass out to people attending the convention.
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Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the presidential nomination on the last night of the DNC.
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Ella Emhoff leans on her father Doug Emhoff’s shoulder on the last night of the DNC.
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Balloons drop in celebration of Kamala Harris officially accepting the presidential nomination.
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