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.

LIVE BLOG: Clinton Becomes First Woman Nominated for President

July 26, 2016 3:41 PM update July 26, 2016 11:41 PM

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.

Arkansas, where Hillary Clinton served as first lady during her husband's gubernatorial, casts 27 votes for Clinton and 10 voters for Bernie Sanders "who campaigned with his heart.

Arizona is up. They case 34 votes for Sanders and 51 votes for Hillary Clinton. A woman who is 102 years old casts the votes for Clinton. The crowd cheers for her as much as the vote.

2383 delegates are needed to win the nomination

American Samoa casts eight votes for Secretary Clinton and three for Sanders.

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LIVE BLOG: Clinton Becomes First Woman Nominated for President