President Joe Biden delivered his farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a pivotal moment as he officially stepped aside from his re-election campaign, and strengthened his party by promoting Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
The 81-year-old Biden, who spent 52 years rising to the pinnacle of influence in his party, was hailed as a hero for his decision to make way for Harris, especially after mounting pressure from party members to step back. The opening night of the convention in Chicago was designed to provide a dignified sendoff to Biden while positioning Harris for a high-stakes confrontation with Republican Donald Trump, whose bid to return to the White House is seen by Democrats as an existential threat.