Day 2 at the Democratic National Convention

See the big moments that defined Day 2.

Day 2 at the DNC - The Democratic National Convention's second day was just as eventful as the first, with rousing speeches and endorsements from notable figures in the political sphere and beyond. — Naeesa Aziz (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Day 2 at the DNC - The Democratic National Convention's second day was just as eventful as the first, with rousing speeches and endorsements from notable figures in the political sphere and beyond. — Naeesa Aziz (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

'Explainer-in-Chief' - Former President Bill Clinton took the stage Wednesday night and gave a passionate appeal in favor of Barack Obama's presidency that lasted 48 minutes and was chock-full of gritty details that cleared up misconceptions about Obama's time in office. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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'Explainer-in-Chief' - Former President Bill Clinton took the stage Wednesday night and gave a passionate appeal in favor of Barack Obama's presidency that lasted 48 minutes and was chock-full of gritty details that cleared up misconceptions about Obama's time in office. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Gathering Support - “No president, no president — not me or any of my predecessors, no one, could have repaired all the damage he found in just four years. But he has laid the foundation for a new, modern, successful economy, of shared prosperity, and if you renew the president’s contract you will feel it. You will feel it," Clinton said.  (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Gathering Support - “No president, no president — not me or any of my predecessors, no one, could have repaired all the damage he found in just four years. But he has laid the foundation for a new, modern, successful economy, of shared prosperity, and if you renew the president’s contract you will feel it. You will feel it," Clinton said.  (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Hug It Out - President Obama and Bill Clinton hug it out, Gabrielle Giffords leads delegates in the Pledge of Allegiance, the convention's most fiery speeches, plus more. – Britt Middleton While the relationship between President Obama and former President Bill Clinton may have seemed strained in the past, Clinton put all his support behind President Obama in his speech on Wednesday, which was punctuated with a surprise onstage visit from President Obama. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Sealed With an Embrace - President Clinton hugged President Obama after formally nominating him at the close of his speech.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Roll Call - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel cheered with Illinois delegates during Wednesday night's roll call. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Roll Call - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel cheered with Illinois delegates during Wednesday night's roll call. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Planned Parenthood Has Its Say - Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, addressed the convention. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Planned Parenthood Has Its Say - Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, addressed the convention. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Western Connection  - Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, and Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., had their moment on stage making the case for Obama. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Western Connection  - Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, and Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., had their moment on stage making the case for Obama. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Villaraigosa Keeps Things Rolling  - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention, got the nomination process for started during Day 2 of the convention. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Villaraigosa Keeps Things Rolling  - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention, got the nomination process for started during Day 2 of the convention. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Delegates Fawn Over the First Lady  - Michelle Obama graciously accepts applause one day after she commanded the DNC stage. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Delegates Fawn Over the First Lady  - Michelle Obama graciously accepts applause one day after she commanded the DNC stage. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Golden Gabby Leads the Pledge - Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas led  delegates in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Golden Gabby Leads the Pledge - Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas led  delegates in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Bidens Abide - Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, watched the evening's events.(Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Bidens Abide - Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, watched the evening's events.(Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Sandra Fluke Delivers Strong Words - Attorney and women's rights activist Sandra Fluke addressed the convention Wednesday, calling the GOP's positions an "offensive, obsolete relic" of past. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Sandra Fluke Delivers Strong Words - Attorney and women's rights activist Sandra Fluke addressed the convention Wednesday, calling the GOP's positions an "offensive, obsolete relic" of past. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Sanchez Sizzles - Singer Jessica Sanchez performed with DJ Cassidy and jazz musician Branford Marsalis. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Sanchez Sizzles - Singer Jessica Sanchez performed with DJ Cassidy and jazz musician Branford Marsalis. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Kamala Harris - "As a new generation of women picks up the mantle of progress, she will always be among the first to stand up and step forward." — Nancy Pelosi (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Kamala Calls Out Romney - California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris took the podium and accused Mitt Romney of abandoning the middle class. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Pelosi Praises Obama - House Minority Leader Sen. Nancy Pelosi delivered the simple refrain, “Vote for Barack Obama.” (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Pelosi Praises Obama - House Minority Leader Sen. Nancy Pelosi delivered the simple refrain, “Vote for Barack Obama.” (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

CBC Calls for Another Round of Hope - Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver drew upon his Christian faith to inspire voters to "Hope On!" (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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CBC Calls for Another Round of Hope - Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver drew upon his Christian faith to inspire voters to "Hope On!" (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)