Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance and briefly spoke Monday evening on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where she will speak Thursday as the party's nominee.
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"This is going to be a great week, and I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible President Joe Biden, who will be speaking later tonight," Harris said to loud cheers inside the United Center. "Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do. We are forever grateful to you."
During the first day of the convention, delegates formally adopted a party platform. Later in the week, Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations as the party's candidates.
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