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Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on a large monitor to thank delegates during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on a large monitor to thank delegates during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016.
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LIVE BLOG: Clinton Becomes First Woman Nominated for President

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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.

Na'ilah Amaruh, a woman who won the "Hillary for America" contest earning her this time onstage on the second day of the Democratic National convention, speaks next about the power of love, faith, and hope.

John Lewis says he has known Hillary for a long time, says she has always wanted to do more than just "do well"

Georgia representative John Lewis, a civil rights icon, is the second to speak to nominate Hillary Clinton. "We have come too far, we have made too much progress, and we are not going back - we are going forward".

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