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Biden to speak at DNC showing support for Harris-Walz vision along with several other prominent leaders

By Maggie Duly and Brooke Singman
Published  August 17, 2024 11:27am PDT
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FOX 32 Chicago

Democrats head into DNC with Harris on the ticket

The stage is set after a dramatic change at the top of the ticket.

CHICAGO - President Joe Biden is slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago Monday night. 

He'll take the stage to make the case for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. 

Dr. Jill Biden will also deliver remarks on Monday night. The exact time has not yet been announced. 

In addition to highlighting the Harris-Walz vision for the future and the stakes of this election, the president will detail the successes of the Biden-Harris Administration. 

Harris will formally accept her nomination on Thursday. The convention committee announced Sunday that several other prominent Democrats will join Biden in addressing the party throughout the week. 

Brandon Johnson

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will help open the convention with a speech on Monday, according to the committee. 

Johnson said the city has been preparing for this moment since the bid was announced, and he's not afraid of anything.

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J.B. Pritzker

The DNC 2024 Committee said Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will welcome Democrats to Chicago on Tuesday. 

He said the city was initially in feverish competition with Atlanta, New York and Houston, but a little bit of that Chicago bravado put the city's bid over the top.

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Hillary Clinton

Former Secretary of State and twice-failed presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is expected to address the DNC Monday night as well. 

Her attendance was confirmed by the committee, but the exact time is still unknown. Clinton was the first woman to be a presidential nominee for any major political party in 2016.

If Harris wins in November, she would become the first female President of the United States. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17:Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during the 2022 New York State Democratic Convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on February 17, 2022 in New York City. Former Secretary of State Hillar

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Former President Obama

Former President Barack Obama is expected to address the DNC Tuesday night. 

Obama, who had Biden as his vice president for two terms, ultimately endorsed Harris after Biden exited the race but not immediately. 

Former U.S. President Barack Obama (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Former President Clinton 

Former President Bill Clinton is expected to address the DNC Wednesday night. 

The Clintons endorsed Harris quickly after Biden exited the race. 

"We join millions of Americans in thanking President Biden for all he has accomplished, standing up for America time and again, with his North Star always being what’s best for the country," they said in their joint statement. "We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her."

Clinton’s speech is expected to come just before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, gives his address. 

President Bill Clinton speaks during the 2019 Bloomberg Global Business Forum at The Plaza Hotel on September 25, 2019 in New York City.

Gov. Tim Walz, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jefferies will all address the party at the convention. 

The above speakers were confirmed by the 2024 DNC Committee on Sunday morning. A full list of speakers has not yet been released, and the official schedule has not been announced. 

The convention begins Monday, Aug. 19 and continues through Thursday, Aug. 22. 

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Fox News contributed to this report.