The Democratic Party made it official Tuesday, naming Hillary Clinton their candidate for president in 2016 – and making history by selecting the first woman to represent a major U.S. political party. Following the roll call vote, Tuesday's speakers included former President Bill Clinton as well as the Mothers of the Movement -- the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and other young black victims of violence.
Convention chairwoman Marcia Fudge gavels the convention out till 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 UTC) Wednesday.
Wednesday is a big day for the convention with speech by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, as well as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential nominee, Tim Kaine.
