DNC 2024 Day 4: Kamala Harris shares vision of her presidency

Harris has accepted the party's nomination.

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Last updated: Friday, August 23, 2024 3:46AM GMT
Kamala Harris invites voters to chart a 'new way forward'
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president, and despite no surprise guest, her impassioned speech brought her party to their feet.

CHICAGO -- The Democratic National Convention will kick off its fourth and final night Thursday.

After a week of Democrats' most prominent figures rallying the party faithful, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party's nomination for president.

The theme of the final night is "For Our Future," according to convention organizers.

ABC News will have special coverage of the DNC -- including primetime coverage from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. ET on ABC and on ABC News Live from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. ET.

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Aug 23, 2024, 12:28 AM GMT

Elizabeth Warren gets teary-eyed during long ovation

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.

The Massachusetts senator was seen wiping her eyes as she got emotional during a rapturous welcome from attendees at the United Center.

Senator Elizabeth Warren was seen wiping her eyes as she got emotional during a rapturous welcome from attendees at the United Center.
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Aug 22, 2024, 11:43 PM GMT

Early speakers breeze through speeches

The beginning of the fourth night has been moving briskly, with shorter speeches.

Although there have been a few musical interludes from DJ Metro, they also did not last long. The previous three nights of the DNC have ended after 11 p.m. ET.

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Aug 22, 2024, 11:41 PM GMT

White outfits fill convention arena

White outfits peppered the convention hall here in an ode to suffragists and Harris' historic candidacy.

Delegates dance during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
Delegates dance during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.

The outfit motif has been a hallmark of House Democrats, who have used the color to send a signal at major events, such as past state of the union addresses, including this year's, when Democrats sought to make a point about abortion.

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Aug 22, 2024, 11:01 PM GMT

100,000 balloons ready to end the night: Source

Convention organizers have 100,000 balloons ready to drop at the end of the evening, according to a source with knowledge.