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DNC Day 1 Gallery: Democrats kick off convention, honor Biden

Olin Nafziger
August 20, 2024
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Olin Nafziger
The Democratic National Convention will hold primetime programming at the United Center through Thursday night, Aug. 22.

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug. 19, with messages of unity and hope. The night celebrated President Joe Biden’s service to the country and the passing of the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden delivered the keynote speech after a night of speeches from elected officials such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and nonpoliticans such as basketball coach Steve Kerr and actor Tony Goldwyn.

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Olin Nafziger
Olin Nafziger, Photographer
Olin Nafziger is a beginning photojournalist and a member of the Class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is taking pictures of school activities and sports, and his favorite sport to photograph is golf. Outside of class, Olin enjoys biking, watching TV and participating in various school clubs. Awards: 2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, sports reaction, third place 2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, still life, honorable mention