PHILADELPHA — All eyes were on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Thursday night as Hillary Clinton delivered her acceptance speech. It's the first time in history a woman has received a major political party's nomination for president.
Clinton says her presidential nomination is a milestone on America's "march toward a more perfect union."
She told the Democratic convention that the achievement is special "for grandmothers and little girls and everyone in between."
But Clinton says the nation must keep going until all 161 million women and girls in the country have the opportunities they deserve.
"When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit," Clinton said.
Clinton promised crowds at the convention that she will appoint U.S. Supreme Court justices who will "get the money out of politics" and expand voting rights.
Clinton also called for a constitutional amendment to overturn the high court's 2010 Citizens United ruling.
During Thursday night's speech, Clinton announced she will fight to overhaul the immigration system.
Clinton focused on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the latter portion of her acceptance speech. She said her opponent did not offer any solutions to America's problems during the Republican National Convention last week.
Clinton pointed out contractors and small businesses who she says lost everything because Trump refused to pay them for work they did on his Atlantic City casinos.
The Democratic National Convention's overall theme was "stronger together." Unity has been a running concern for Democrats, with some supporters of Sen. Sanders refusing to back Clinton.
Clinton tried to appeal to Sanders' supporters, assuring them she would work with her former opponent to get free college tuition to many Americans and work to "liberate" several Americans who have student loans.
There were some signs of discontent amid the celebration of Clinton's acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination.
As Clinton spoke, several people in the crowd at the convention unfurled a banner that said "WikiLeaks." It's a reference to the leaked party emails that some say show the Democratic National Committee favored Clinton over Sanders, her primary rival.
Near the Hawaii delegation, a few delegates waved signs for Green Party candidate Jill Stein.
Some Sanders delegates sat quietly throughout the speech.
For much of Clinton's speech, a bright red sign stood out from the sea of campaign posters. It read, "Keep your promises."
Clinton struggled to keep command of the arena. She was repeatedly interrupted by chants of "Hillary!" -- that was her supporters' way of drowning out hecklers.
Bernice King, the daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., gave the invocation at the start of the biggest day at the Democratic National Convention.
"The theme tonight is stronger together and I wanted to emphasize that in different ways," King said.
Former Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond served on the Democratic Party's platform committee.
"I think Secretary Clinton will accept the mantle that has been passed to her. She is extremely prepared and ready and qualified," Thurmond said.
He says his party has a significant opportunity this election year.
"I believe that if the Georgia Democratic Party and the national party will reach out to independents, to moderate Republicans, I think we have an opportunity to build a new majority, not just in America but particularly in Georgia," Thurmond said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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