The Democratic Party made it official Tuesday, naming Hillary Clinton their candidate for president in 2016 – and making history by selecting the first woman to represent a major U.S. political party. Following the roll call vote, Tuesday's speakers included former President Bill Clinton as well as the Mothers of the Movement -- the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and other young black victims of violence.
Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland is the first to give a nominating speech for Hillary Clinton
Rep. Marcia Fudge struggles to speak over the cheers; announces continuing the nomination process now for Hillary Clinton
Vermont delegate Shyla Nelson: "we will never forget the man who leads us". She seconds the nomination of "our friend and hero" Bernie Sanders.
