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| PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton has been formally nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate, a first for a woman in a major party in the United States. Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, makes the case for Mrs. Clinton on Tuesday night. Here are a few other things to expect on Tuesday (and check out Monday’s best photos): | PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton has been formally nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate, a first for a woman in a major party in the United States. Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, makes the case for Mrs. Clinton on Tuesday night. Here are a few other things to expect on Tuesday (and check out Monday’s best photos): |
| Democrats formally nominated Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday, looking to move beyond the lingering anger that has brought protests and dissension to their convention as they unite behind the first female candidate to represent a major American political party. | Democrats formally nominated Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday, looking to move beyond the lingering anger that has brought protests and dissension to their convention as they unite behind the first female candidate to represent a major American political party. |
| Mrs. Clinton officially became the party’s standard-bearer in a roll-call vote of delegates on the floor of the convention. During the voting, Senator Bernie Sanders, who rallied millions of voters to his side in his battle against Mrs. Clinton, could be seen tearing up with his wife, Jane, sitting by his side. | Mrs. Clinton officially became the party’s standard-bearer in a roll-call vote of delegates on the floor of the convention. During the voting, Senator Bernie Sanders, who rallied millions of voters to his side in his battle against Mrs. Clinton, could be seen tearing up with his wife, Jane, sitting by his side. |
| After Mrs. Clinton had secured the nomination, Mr. Sanders made a motion to stop the voting and make Mrs. Clinton the nominee by acclamation. | After Mrs. Clinton had secured the nomination, Mr. Sanders made a motion to stop the voting and make Mrs. Clinton the nominee by acclamation. |
| For a generation now, this has been a safe bet: If it’s a Democratic convention, Mr. Clinton will be making a speech people will remember. | For a generation now, this has been a safe bet: If it’s a Democratic convention, Mr. Clinton will be making a speech people will remember. |
| While the former president has occasionally created campaign headaches for his wife’s team — most recently for speaking with Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch as the Justice Department investigated Mrs. Clinton’s email practices — he remains a powerful surrogate, uniquely suited to testify to her strengths. | While the former president has occasionally created campaign headaches for his wife’s team — most recently for speaking with Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch as the Justice Department investigated Mrs. Clinton’s email practices — he remains a powerful surrogate, uniquely suited to testify to her strengths. |
| Four years ago, his speech on behalf of President Obama was a signature moment of the Charlotte convention — a spirited, point-by-point rebuttal of Republican arguments against the first Obama term. | Four years ago, his speech on behalf of President Obama was a signature moment of the Charlotte convention — a spirited, point-by-point rebuttal of Republican arguments against the first Obama term. |
| This time, Mr. Clinton’s cause is even more personal. A campaign official said Mr. Clinton would, among other things, outline his wife’s history as an agent for change. We look at what kind of role he might have if the Clintons make it back into the White House. | This time, Mr. Clinton’s cause is even more personal. A campaign official said Mr. Clinton would, among other things, outline his wife’s history as an agent for change. We look at what kind of role he might have if the Clintons make it back into the White House. |
| In a week of high-wattage political speakers, the slate on Tuesday includes a more searing entry: mothers who have lost children in clashes with the police or in other gun violence. | In a week of high-wattage political speakers, the slate on Tuesday includes a more searing entry: mothers who have lost children in clashes with the police or in other gun violence. |
| Many of the “Mothers of the Movement” — which includes the mothers of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice — have developed a relationship with Mrs. Clinton. In November, several were flown in for a gathering with the candidate in Chicago to tell their stories and discuss their advocacy. | Many of the “Mothers of the Movement” — which includes the mothers of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice — have developed a relationship with Mrs. Clinton. In November, several were flown in for a gathering with the candidate in Chicago to tell their stories and discuss their advocacy. |
| • Representative Nancy Pelosi of California | • Representative Nancy Pelosi of California |
| • Senator Barbara Boxer of California | • Senator Barbara Boxer of California |
| • Jimmy Carter, former president, in a video message | • Jimmy Carter, former president, in a video message |
| • Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota | • Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota |
| • Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general | |
| • Cecile Richards, of Planned Parenthood | • Cecile Richards, of Planned Parenthood |
| • Lena Dunham, the actress | • Lena Dunham, the actress |
| Here’s how they differ from the Republican lineup. | Here’s how they differ from the Republican lineup. |
| • The convention began with a struggle for unity, but it closed on Monday with some signs of healing as Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Michelle Obama, part of a star-filled lineup, each gave speeches that roused the crowd. But Mr. Sanders found himself trying to quell a revolt that he had begun. | • The convention began with a struggle for unity, but it closed on Monday with some signs of healing as Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Michelle Obama, part of a star-filled lineup, each gave speeches that roused the crowd. But Mr. Sanders found himself trying to quell a revolt that he had begun. |
| • The fallout continues over the email leak that led Debbie Wasserman Schultz to resign as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee. Protesters seized on the emails, the F.B.I. opened an investigation into the leak, Democrats increased their accusations that Russia was to blame, and the episode showed just how big money works. | • The fallout continues over the email leak that led Debbie Wasserman Schultz to resign as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee. Protesters seized on the emails, the F.B.I. opened an investigation into the leak, Democrats increased their accusations that Russia was to blame, and the episode showed just how big money works. |
| We talked to delegates and more, on Snapchat: | We talked to delegates and more, on Snapchat: |
| Take a look: | Take a look: |