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Day one of the Democratic National Convention

A sign at the Philadelphia 30th Street Station welcomes visitors to the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 25, 2016.
A sign at the Philadelphia 30th Street Station welcomes visitors to the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 25, 2016.
Democratic National Commitee secretary and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gavels in the 2016 Democratic Convention on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia. Earlier that day, Rawlings-Blake spoke to the South Carolina delegation at breakfast.
Democratic National Commitee secretary and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gavels in the 2016 Democratic Convention on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia. Earlier that day, Rawlings-Blake spoke to the South Carolina delegation at breakfast.
Hip-hop group Boyz II Men performs at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016. 
Hip-hop group Boyz II Men performs at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016. 
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia protest the Trans-Pacific-Partnernship (TPP) on July 25, 2016.
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia protest the Trans-Pacific-Partnernship (TPP) on July 25, 2016.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio greets delegates on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio greets delegates on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
A Texas delegate protests the Democratic presidential primary at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
A Texas delegate protests the Democratic presidential primary at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Democratic National Convention Chairwoman Marcia Fudge, Congresswoman from Ohio, raises her voice as delegates protest inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Democratic National Convention Chairwoman Marcia Fudge, Congresswoman from Ohio, raises her voice as delegates protest inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog makes an appearance on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog makes an appearance on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Members of the South Carolina delegation listen to speakers on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Members of the South Carolina delegation listen to speakers on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Members of the Louisiana delegation listen to speeches on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016. Earlier in the day, the Louisiana delegation had breakfast with the South Carolina delegation as they heard remarks from several prominent party leaders.
Members of the Louisiana delegation listen to speeches on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016. Earlier in the day, the Louisiana delegation had breakfast with the South Carolina delegation as they heard remarks from several prominent party leaders.
Talk show host and former Cincinnati Mayor Jerry Springer chats with a Bernie Sanders delegate on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Talk show host and former Cincinnati Mayor Jerry Springer chats with a Bernie Sanders delegate on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, center, talks on his cell phone while walking through the Wells Fargo Center on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, center, talks on his cell phone while walking through the Wells Fargo Center on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Two-time presidential candidate and former Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich, center, chats with delegates on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Two-time presidential candidate and former Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich, center, chats with delegates on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Geno's Steaks, a Philadelphia institution, serves up cheesesteaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
Geno's Steaks, a Philadelphia institution, serves up cheesesteaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
The Wells Fargo Center, bathed in blue on the first night of hosting the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
The Wells Fargo Center, bathed in blue on the first night of hosting the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.