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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.

Sanders leaves the seating area to cheers.

Sanders goes to the microphone. "Bernie!" chants can be heard throughout the arena.

Sanders moves that Hillary Clinton be named as Democratic nominee for president.

Roll call concludes as Hillary Clinton is voted the Democratic party's nominee
Roll call concludes as Hillary Clinton is voted the Democratic party's nominee

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