In Pictures: The Democratic National Convention 2016

Delegates of the United States Democratic Party gather at the Wells Fargo Centre to choose their nominees for president and vice-president for the November election.

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Jul 29, 2016, 11:35 AM

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is embraced by her husband, former US President Bill Clinton, at the end of the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 28 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Former US President Bill Clinton (centre) stands with US Vice President nominee Tim Kaine (centre right) along with his wife Anne Holton (3rd right) and daugher Annella Kaine (right); and Marc Mezvinsky (front left) at the Wells Fargo Center on July 28 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Balloons drop after Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton accepted the nomination on the fourth and final night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on July 28. PHOTO: REUTERS

Democratic US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton waves as she arrives to accept the nomination on the fourth and final night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on July 28. PHOTO: REUTERS

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, walks to the podium as she prepares to address the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 28. PHOTO: THE WASHINGTON POST BY RICKY CARIOTI

Students from the Eagle Academy look on from the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26. PHOTO: AFP

Actress Meryl Streep addresses the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Louisiana delegate Sylvia Crier celebrates during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 28. PHOTO: THE WASHINGTON POST BY JABIN BOTSFORD

A girl holds a USA sign during the final day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 28, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Democratic US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton waves as she arrives to accept the nomination on the fourth and final night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on July 28. PHOTO: REUTERS

Singer Katy Perry performs during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, on July 28, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Delegates cheer during the final day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 28, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (left) stands with her daughter Chelsea Clinton as she arrives to speak on stage during final day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on July 28. PHOTO: EPA

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention via a live video feed from New York during the second night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26. PHOTO: REUTERS

Former US President Bill Clinton arrives on stage to deliver remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Delegates celebrate after Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention via a live video feed from New York during the second night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26. PHOTO: REUTERS

Former US president Bill Clinton addresses the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Chelsea Clinton (2nd right) and her husband Marc Mezvinsky (right) applaud with US Senator Elizabeth Warren (left) as former US President Bill Clinton (not pictured) speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26. PHOTO: EPA

Delegates hold placards at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Singer Alicia Keys performs at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Actress Elizabeth Banks addresses the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26. PHOTO: AFP

US Representative from Ohio and Democratic National Convention chair Marcia Fudge declares Mrs Hillary Clinton the party's presidential nominee during the state roll call in the Wells Fargo Center on Day 2 of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26. PHOTO: EPA

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (centre) delivers remarks as female Democratic members of the House of Representatives wave to the crowd on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Black Lives Matter protesters march through downtown Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Senator Bernie Sanders waves after the Vermont delegation casted their votes during roll call at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

A delegate holds a sign during the roll call on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 26. PHOTO: AFP

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hoist signs at the roll call on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 26. PHOTO: AFP

Vermont Senator Bernard Sanders (centre-right) and his wife Jane Sanders (centre-left) are welcomed by the state's delegation during the roll call on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 26. PHOTO: AFP

Delegates celebrate after formally nominating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Delegates celebrate after formally nominating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

Delegates celebrate after formally nominating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, on July 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

US Senator from Vermont and former US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (right) sits with Dottie Deans, Vermont Democratic Part Chairwoman after joining the Vermont delegates on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on July 26. PHOTO: EPA

Bernie Sanders supporters gather at City Hall in preparation to march downtown on the first day of the Democratic National Convention on July 25 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

US Senator and former Democratic candidate for president Bernie Sanders waves from the stage before the start of the Democratic National Convention on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

A delegate boos on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

A delegate wears buttons that read "Trumpbusters" during the opening of the first day of the Democratic National Convention. PHOTO: AFP

Delegates hold up signs on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Centre. PHOTO: AFP

Rev. Jesse Jackson poses for a photograph with an attendee on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Centre on July 25. PHOTO: AFP

Protesters on the first day of the Democratic National Convention outside the Wells Fargo Center on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

An attendee wears a hat with campaign memorabilia on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Centre on July 25. PHOTO: AFP

A delegate poses in front of a US flag during the Democratic National Convention. PHOTO: REUTERS

A delegate's jacket promoting Bernie Sanders is illuminated on the floor during the Democratic National Convention. PHOTO: REUTERS

A protestor is detained after crossing the barricades on the first day of the Democratic National Convention outside of the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

A television journalist (left) prepares for a broadcast above delegates at the Democratic National Convention on July 25. PHOTO: REUTERS

A supporter of former Democratic US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wears tape across her mouth in protest on the floor at the Democratic National Convention on July 25. PHOTO: REUTERS

Singer Demi Lovato performs during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Centre on July 25. PHOTO: AFP

Bernie Sanders supporters yell at Democratic National Convention attendees through a security fence outside the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25. PHOTO: REUTERS

Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh gestures to the crowd after delivering a speech at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Centre on July 25. PHOTO: AFP

An attendee holds signs in support of Senator Bernie Sanders at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Centre on July 25. PHOTO: AFP

Protestors march at the Democratic National Convention outside of the Wells Fargo Centre on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

Protestors attempt to cross the barricades at the Democratic National Convention outside of the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

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