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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.

Klobuchar, in citing sex trafficking around the world, said, "Opportunity for women is not a sign of a country's weakness, it is a sign of a nation's strength.

She introduces a woman, a sex trafficking survivor, Ima Matul.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn

Matul said, "Human trafficking is not just happening overseas. It is happening in our backyard."

She says with the growing awareness of human trafficking, she is hopeful this generation of survivors will be the last.

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, under former President Bill Clinton from 1997-2001, walks onto the stage.

On the convention floor, VOA's Jim Fry said she brought the crowd to her feet.

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