Several high profile guests helped kick off the 2024 Democratic National Convention Monday August 19 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
Musical performers who opened the first night of the four-day gathering included James Taylor, Jason Isbell and Mickey Guyton. Tony Goldwyn also hosted the first night of the convention, and three more celebrities — Ana Navarro, Mindy Kaling and Kerry Washington — are slated to host the next three nights.
Of course, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden were in attendance, as was Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff. Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Karen Bass and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were among those who spoke Monday night.
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James Taylor
Image Credit: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images James Taylor did sound check on stage in the United Center, rehearsing You’ve Got A Friend. Taylor also performed at the 2012 DNC in Charlotte.
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2024 DNC in Chicago
Image Credit: Getty Images Country singer Mickey Guyton performed during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Tony Goldwyn
Image Credit: Getty Images Actor Tony Goldwyn spoke on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.
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Jason Isbell
Image Credit: Getty Images US musician Jason Isbell performed on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
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Kamala Harris
Image Credit: Getty Images US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
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Tim Walz
Image Credit: Getty Images Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz was in attendence.
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Hillary Clinton
Image Credit: Getty Images Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Image Credit: Getty Images Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson
Image Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson appeared onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Karen Bass
Image Credit: Getty Images Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass spoke during the 2024 Democratic National Convention Day 1.
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Doug Emhoff
Image Credit: Getty Images US Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff attended.
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President Joe Biden
Image Credit: Getty Images U.S. President Joe Biden attended the DNC 2024.
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Jill Biden
Image Credit: Getty Images U.S. First Lady Jill Biden did a stage check before the Democratic National Convention.
