Accessibility links

Breaking News
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.
USA

LIVE BLOG: Clinton Becomes First Woman Nominated for President

update

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.

Former President Bill Clinton waves to delegates.
Former President Bill Clinton waves to delegates.

Bill Clinton, the 42nd U.S. president and potential first gentleman, tells delegates how Hillary Clinton helped enroll voters in south Texas and provided legal aid services to poor people in Arkansas.

Former President Bill Clinton on meeting his wife:

DNC Bill Clinton
please wait
Embed

No media source currently available

0:00 0:00:40 0:00

Load more

XS
SM
MD
LG