2016 Democratic National Convention: Night 1
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- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Re. Robert Brady (D-PA) delivers a speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) acknowledges the crowd before delivering remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneFormer Presidential candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneFormer Presidential candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneVermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders arrives to address Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneVermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders arrives to address Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Bernie Sanders DNCFormer Presidential candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders smiles during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneFormer Presidential candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders waves during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneFormer President Bill Clinton (R) shakes hands with Nancy Pelosi (C) during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) acknowledges the crowd as she walks on stage to deliver remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) acknowledges the crowd as she walks on stage to deliver remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneENTIONUS Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneFirst lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: First lady Michelle Obama waves to the crowd before delivering remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS First Lady Michelle Obama gestures during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneUS First Lady Michelle Obama gestures during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Cheryl Lankford of San Antonio, Texas delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton (C) attends the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneSenator Cory Booker speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneSenator Cory Booker gestures during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneSenator Cory Booker speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneActress Eva Longoria welcomes New Jersey Senator Corey Booker on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Actress Eva Longoria delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneEva Longoria speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneEva Longoria speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneDelegates dance as singer Paul Simon performs on stage during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneDelegates stand and cheer on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneSinger-songwriter Paul Simon performs on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Singer-songwriter Paul Simon on acknowledges the crowd as he walks on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Comedian/actress Sarah Silverman speaks as Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) looks on during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneMusician Paul Simon sings during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneSinger Paul Simon arrives on stage during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Donna Brazile speak during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) attends the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OneComedian Sarah Silverman speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) speaks as Comedian/actress Sarah Silverman speaks looks on during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Comedian/actress Sarah Silverman speaks as Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) looks on during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Delegates cheer on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
- Democratic National Convention: Day OnePHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Delegates dance on the floor on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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