Hillary Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world

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Florida delegate Dianne Krumel from Pensacola shows her support for Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before the start of the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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An attendee wears glasses in support of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before the start of the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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President Barack Obama hugs Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as she take the stage at the conclusion of his speech during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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A supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., cools off during a march in downtown on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Philadelphia. The Democratic National Convention starts Monday in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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President Barack Obama arrives to speak during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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A delegate reacts during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Illinois delegate John West of Chicago arrives on the convention floor at Wells Fargo Arena before the start of the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Jennifer Pierotti Lim, Co-Founder of Republican Women for Hillary, speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Protestors yell at police as they march south on Broad Street during a protest in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Balloons descend at the Wells Fargo Center after Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton hugs his wife Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Clinton campaign signs are held as votes are cast during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Singer Carole King performs during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., waves to delegates during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, walks to the podium before speaking during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd after the Vermont delegation cast their votes during roll call on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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US Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Singer Paul Simon performs on stage during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Chelsea Clinton and former President Bill Clinton applaud as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake raises the gavel as she calls the convention to order during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Activist, including hundreds of environmentalists and Bernie Sanders supporters, gather before the start of the Democratic National Convention on July 24, 2016 in Philadelphia.
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Flint, Michigan Mayor Karen Weaver waves to the crowd as she arrives on stage to deliver remarks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA--JULY 25, 2016--Delegates Jennifer Newland, left, Malcolm Kenyatta, center, and Sharron Cooks, all with the Pennsylvania delegation are enthusiastic on the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, July 25, 2016--(Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)
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Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton waves to delegates before speaking during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Sen. Al Franken and comedian Sarah Silverman share the stage at the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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President Barack Obama speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Mothers of the Movement Geneva Reed-Veal, right, mother of Sandra Bland delivers remarks as Lucia McBath, mother of Jordan Davis looks on on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Capt. Florent Groberg, (Ret.) speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Former President Bill Clinton applaud as Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Singer Katy Perry performs during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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President Barack Obama and Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton wave to delegates after President Obama's speech during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Singer Demi Lovato performs on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Vice President Joe Biden gestures towards wife Dr. Jill Biden, after speaking during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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LGBT rights activist Sarah McBride speaks as Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-NY, Co-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus listens during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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California delegates hold up signs as they cheer for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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President Barack Obama and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wave to the crowd during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Protesters march near the AT&T Station in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Actresses America Fererra, right, and Lena Dunham, left, deliver remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Former President Bill Clinton react as balloons fall during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Delegates stand and cheer during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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President Barack Obama and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wave together on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Delegates hold up signs during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Daisy Chacon poses for a picture with her protest sign in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.
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An attendee wears a cape in support of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before the start of the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia.
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President Barack Obama speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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The silhouettes of photographers are seen as Hillary Clinton, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, speaks on screen during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears to join President Barack Obama during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Jane O'Meara Sanders, wife of Sen. Bernie Sanders, poses for photos with delegates on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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A toy vendor sells a Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton jack-in-the-box near City Hall in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Bernie Sanders supporter Michael E. Sparks, 43, of Indianapolis, Indiana, sports a Bernie Sanders tattoo as he participates in a rally in front of City Hall during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Entertainers sing "What the World Needs Now" during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., joins Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Delegates hold up signs during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif. during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Delegates stand and cheer as first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., arrives for a Florida delegation breakfast July 25, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., looks over the podium during a sound check before the kickoff of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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President Barack Obama speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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A supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., holds up an American flag during a rally near City Hall in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Chelsea Clinton, embraces her mother, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton kicks a balloon at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, right, is joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., after her speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 28, 2016.
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President Barack Obama waves to the delegates before speaking during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Wisconsin Delegate Angie Aker, a Bernie Sanders supporter, on July 25, 2016, at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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Khizr Khan, father of fallen US Army Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan holds up a copy of the Constitution of the United States as his wife listens during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., write comments on a sign following a protest march through downtown July 24, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Senate candidate Katie McGinty, D-Pa., takes the stage to speak during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Lenny Kravitz performs during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean reenacts his Iowa Caucus "Dean Scream" moment during closing remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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President Barack Obama speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Delegates from Illinois cast their votes on July 26, 2016, the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton waves to the crowd as he arrives on stage to deliver remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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President Barack Obama speaks during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., looks over the podium as he checks out the stage before the start of the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016.
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Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright delivers remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins wears a hat during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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A delegate salute during the presentation of the colors during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Delegates gather during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg addresses delegates on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on July 27, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen appear during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Bernie Sanders supporters gather at City Hall on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Protesters yell as DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., arrives for a Florida delegation breakfast July 25, 2016, in Philadelphia during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Anastasia Somoza, speaks of disability rights during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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President Barack Obama hugs Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton after addressing the delegates during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Actress Sigourney Weaver speaks during Day Three of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords waves during the third evening session of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., walks to the podium during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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State Rep. Raumesh Akbari, D-Tenn., speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., takes the stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Delegates hold up signs that read "Love trumps hate" during the opening of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Demonstrators burn an American flag during a protest in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-NY, speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Carrie Pugh, left, Katrina Mendiola and Mayors Wegmann cheer as Hillary Clinton officially becomes the first woman to be the presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party during the second day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rally in front of City Hall during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Wayne Owens, Barbara Owens and Jennifer Loudon, family members of fallen law enforcement officers stand on the stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Vermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders arrives to address Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., pumps his arm as he takes the stage during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Lorella Praeli, Hillary for America Latino Vote director speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Virgin Islands delegate Edgar Phillips arrives at Wells Fargo Arena before the start of the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., waves with his wife Anne Holton during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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A delegate wears stickers in support of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Star Swain sings the National Anthem during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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An attendee holds a sign that reads "Girl Power" on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Gen. John Allen, (Ret.) stands with veterans as he speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton finishes her speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Attendees cheer during roll call on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders sits next to wife Jane as Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., takes the stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Tex., gives his thumb up as he speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Television personality Star Jones delivers remarks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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South Carolina delegates react during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Rev. William Barber speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016.
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Bernie Sanders supporters prepare to march through downtown on the first day of the Democratic National Convention on July 25, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, lower left, reaches toward the falling balloons at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 29, 2016.
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Actress Elizabeth Banks walks onto the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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A protester climbs over the fence near the AT&T Station in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Singer-songwriter Paul Simon performs during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Vice President Joe Biden waves before speaking during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton applauds as First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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U.S. Rep Marcia Fudge celebrates with delegates after formally nominating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia onJuly 26, 2016.
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Rep. James Cleburne, D-SC., speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., march during a protest in downtown on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Philadelphia. The Democratic National Convention starts Monday in Philadelphia.
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Bernie Sanders addresses the New York delegation at the Democratic National Convention on July 26, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Performer Shelia E + Family performs during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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President Barack Obama takes the stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on a large monitor to thank delegates during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, right, is joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., after her speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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First Lady Michelle Obama addresses delegates on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Dr. Jill Stein, presumptive Green Party presidential nominee, waves at a rally in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Attendees in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders stand during roll call on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabaar speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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A delegate signs during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., arrive on the convention floor before Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Chelsea Clinton's husband Marc Mezvinsky, former President Bill Clinton applaud as they listen to Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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The Democratic women US Senators stand on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Sharon Belkofer, mother of Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer, who was killed by a suicide car bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan., speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Delegates celebrate after formally nominating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders waves as he tours the Wells Fargo Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Actress Angela Bassett arrives to speak during the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 27, 2016.
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton walks on stage after President Barack Obama's speech during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton waves to delegates after her speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 28, 2016.
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Singer Katy Perry performs during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton delivers remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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"Feel the Bern" lights up the back of a delegates jacket on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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Actress Elizabeth Banks delivers remarks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Boyz II Men perform during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Maryland, takes the stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Former President Bill Clinton arrives on stage to deliver a speech on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., joins hands on stage with other Democratic US women senators during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., march during a protest in downtown on July 24, 2016, in Philadelphia.
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Bernie Sanders addresses his supporters and delegates at the Philadelphia Convention Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the the stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Workers check on the flag placement on the stage as they prepares for the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, right, is joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., after her speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 28, 2016.
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First Lady Michelle Obama waves to the crowd before delivering remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Vice President Joe Biden talks to students from Eagle Academy for Young Men in New York as he checks out the stage at Wells Fargo Arena before the start of the second day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio, of New York, speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Delegates watch as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.
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Maine delegates hold up signs as they show support for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Climate change activists carry signs as they march during a protest in downtown July 24, 2016, in Philadelphia.

PUBLISHED: July 29, 2016 at 12:15 a.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2019 at 12:26 a.m.

Promising Americans a steady hand, Hillary Clinton cast herself Thursday night as a unifier for divided times, an experienced leader steeled for a volatile world. She aggressively challenged Republican Donald Trump’s ability to do the same.

“Imagine him in the Oval Office facing a real crisis,” Clinton said as she accepted the Democratic nomination for president. “A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”

Clinton took the stage to roaring applause from flag-waving delegates on the final night of the Democratic convention, relishing her nomination as the first woman to lead a major U.S. political party. But her real audience was the millions of voters watching at home, many of whom may welcome her experience as secretary of state, senator and first lady, but question her character.

She acknowledged those concerns briefly, saying “I get it that some people just don’t know what to make of me.” But her primary focus was persuading Americans to not be seduced by Trump’s vague promises to restore economic security and fend off threats from abroad.

Clinton’s four-day convention began with efforts to shore up liberals who backed Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary and it ended with an outstretched hand to Republicans and independents unnerved by Trump. A parade of military leaders, law enforcement officials and Republicans took the stage ahead of Clinton to endorse her in the general election contest with Trump.

“This is the moment, this is the opportunity for our future,” said retired Marine Gen. John R. Allen, a former commander in Afghanistan. “We must seize this moment to elect Hillary Clinton as president of the United States of America.”

American flags waved in the stands of the packed convention hall. There were persistent but scattered calls of “No more war,” but the crowd drowned them out with chants of “Hill-a-ry” and “U-S-A!”

The Democratic nomination now officially hers, Clinton has just over three months to persuade Americans that Trump is unfit for the Oval Office and overcome the visceral connection he has with some voters in a way the Democratic nominee does not.

She embraced her reputation as a studious wonk, a politician more comfortable with policy proposals than rhetorical flourishes. “I sweat the details of policy,” she said.

Clinton’s proposals are an extension of President Barack Obama’s two terms in office: tackling climate change, overhauling the nation’s fractured immigration laws, and restricting access to guns. She disputed Trump’s assertion that she wants to repeal the Second Amendment, saying “I’m not here to take away your guns. I just don’t want you to be shot by someone who shouldn’t have a gun in the first place.”

Campaigning in Iowa Thursday, Trump said there were “a lot of lies being told” at Clinton’s convention. Later, he tweeted that Clinton’s vision is “a borderless world where working people have no power, no jobs, no safety.”

Clinton came into the convention facing deep voter concerns with her honesty and trustworthiness, stemming in part from her controversial use of a private internet server at the State Department. A separate pre-convention controversy over hacked Democratic Party emails showing favoritism for Clinton in the primary threatens to deepen the perception that Clinton prefers to play by her own rules.

Through four nights of polished convention pageantry, Democratic heavyweights told a different story about Clinton. The most powerful validation came Wednesday night from Obama, her victorious primary rival in 2008. Obama declared Clinton not only can defeat Trump’s “deeply pessimistic vision” but also realize the “promise of this great nation.”

Clinton was introduced by her daughter, Chelsea, who spoke warmly of her mother as a woman “driven by compassion, by faith, by kindness, a fierce sense of justice, and a heart full of love.” President Bill Clinton watched from a seat on the convention floor, beaming with pride and repeatedly leaping to his feet.

Clinton was joined on stage at the end of the night by her running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, who addressed the convention Wednesday. Fireworks exploded inside the arena and red, white and blue balloons plunged from the arena rafters.

Clinton and Kaine head into the general election seeking support from the same coalition of voters that propelled Obama into the White House: blacks, Hispanics, women and young people. The diverse parade of speakers who took the stage in Philadelphia this week underscored that goal.

On the convention’s closing night, Khizr Khan, an American Muslim whose son was killed in military service, emotionally implored voters to stop Trump, who has called for a temporary ban on Muslim immigration.

“Donald Trump, you are asking Americans to trust you with their future,” Khan said. “Let me ask you, have you even read the United States Constitution? I will gladly lend you my copy.”

The program paid tribute to law enforcement officers killed on duty, including five who died in Dallas earlier this month in retaliation for officer-involved shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana.

“Violence is not the answer,” Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez said. “Yelling, screaming and calling each other names is not going to do it.”

Clinton sought to reach beyond the Democratic base, particularly to moderate Republicans worried about Trump’s experience and temperament.

Former Reagan administration official Doug Elmets announced he was casting his first vote for a Democrat in November, and urged other Republicans who “believe loyalty to our country is more important than loyalty to party” to do the same.

Associated Press