The president spoke for nearly an hour in what felt like his political swan song.
The president fought back tears as he met his daughter onstage.
A We love Joe!
President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of the DNC on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
chant broke out, to which Biden replied, I love you!
I love my country more, Biden added.
And we need to preserve our democracy!
Selecting Kamala was the very first decision I made when I became the nominee, he said.
It was the best decision I made in my whole career.
She is tough, she is experienced, and she has enormous integrity.
Her story represents the best American story.
Like many of our best presidents, she was also vice president, Biden said to thunderous cheers.
Join me in promising your whole heart to this effort.
And my heart will be Ill be the best volunteer that Harris and Walz have ever seen.
Its been less than a month since Bidenbowed outof the 2024 presidential race, and plenty has changed.
Harris visited Biden onstage after his speech wrapped later that night.
Sheappeared to say, I love you.
