Aug 22, 2024 - 05:34
By npr.org

Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention.

Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention is a wrap. And while the night was capped with Tim Walz accepting the party’s vice presidential nomination, there were a few other twists and turns along the way.

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance and Stevie Wonder addressed the crowd before performing "Higher Ground."

Reproductive rights was again a focus of the night, along with justice and the theme of "joy," as senior Democrats sought to paint a picture of unity under Kamala Harris and chaos with Donald Trump.

Catch up and watch key speeches from the night.

Tim Walz — Minnesota governor

Coming out to standing ovation and a sea of "Coach Walz" banners in the arena, Tim Walz went on to deliver a personal and comparatively short address to the DNC.

He spoke of his progressive policies, his admiration for Vice President Harris and his love for his family.

He ended by rousing the crowd into a chant of, "When we fight, we win!"

Bill Clinton — former president

Former President Bill Clinton thanked President Biden for his service, praised Harris and emphasized the high stakes of the November election.

"Let's cut to the chase. I am too old to gild the lily," said Clinton, who recently turned 78. "But I'm still younger than Donald Trump," he added, to raucous applause.

“In 2024, we have a clear choice: ‘We The People’ versus ‘Me, Myself, and I,'" Clinton continued. "We The People" was the Wednesday theme of the convention.