Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance Monday on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In brief remarks, Harris thanked President Joe Biden for his “historic leadership.” (AP Video / Aug. 19, 2024)
Thousands of protesters rallied near the Democratic National Convention on its opening day in Chicago to show their opposition to the war in Gaza. (Aug. 19, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, from right, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Gwen Walz and her husband Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrive on a campaign bus at Pittsburgh International Airport, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Pittsburgh. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Julia Nikhinson
By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press
CHICAGO – Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to honour the legacy of Joe Biden before the president figuratively passed the baton of party leadership to his vice-president.
“Thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation and for all you will continue to do,” Harris said about Biden to roars of cheers from supporters.
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