Vice President Kamala Harris surprised attendees at the 2024 Democratic National Convention by making an impromptu appearance on Day 1. She took the stage to express gratitude towards President Biden for his dedicated public service.
In her address, Harris highlighted the diversity and unity present among the convention participants, emphasizing their collective vision for the nation's future. She spoke of the upcoming November elections as an opportunity for Americans to come together and move forward as a unified people.
Day 1 of the DNC featured a lineup of prominent speakers, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, first lady Jill Biden, and President Biden himself.
Harris set an optimistic tone for the convention, expressing excitement for the week ahead and commending President Biden for his exceptional leadership and lifelong commitment to serving the country. She thanked him for his contributions and expressed gratitude on behalf of the nation.
The convention is expected to culminate with the Democratic nominee's speech on Thursday, where she is anticipated to formally accept the party's nomination.