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.

Pelosi says, "When women succeed, America succeeds."

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, the minority leader in the U.S. House, is on stage with all the women members of the House.

Pelosi made history herself, becoming the first woman to hold the position of Speaker of the House, from 2007-2011.

Governor Terry McAuliffe says to send Trump back to casinos

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McAuliffe speaks to yearslong friendship with Hillary Clinton. A subdued speech. No huge crowd reaction.

There was a lot of chatter going on while he gave his speech, which came right after Clinton gained the nomination.

Then a short video on the women in the U.S. House.

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LIVE BLOG: Clinton Becomes First Woman Nominated for President

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