First lady Michelle Obama gave a forceful, impassioned defense of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation's children. Obama was among the power lineup of speakers taking the stage in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention. The convention’s first day was embroiled in controversy over leaked emails that showed how party leaders sought to ease Clinton's path to the nomination by mocking her challenger, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Michelle Obama tells delegates "Let's get to work" in electing Hillary Clinton president of the U.S.
Crowd is on its feet as she leaves the stage.
VOA's Katherine Gypson said Michelle Obama gets emotional when talking about a female president. The crowd is loving it.
Michelle Obama mentions vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, one of the few to do so tonight.
