FIGHT FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE’: Vice President Harris vows to be a president who unites the country and “holds sacred America’s fundamental principles” as she formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president.

DNC 2024 live updates: Kamala Harris, accepting Democratic nomination, says ‘the future is always worth fighting for’ The Chicks and Pink performed tonight ahead of Harris’s speech.

Updated Fri, August 23, 2024 at 12:01 AM EDT

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris laughs on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. (Kevin Wurm/Reuters)

Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday evening, on the last night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

“I know there are people of various political views watching tonight,” Harris said. “And I want you to know: I promise to be a President for all Americans.”

Prior to Harris’s arrival at the United Center, the fourth night of the DNC saw speeches from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, among others. Actress Kerry Washington served as the evening’s celebrity host; Pink and the Chicks performed.

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