'Jim Crow 2.0': Rep. Jim Clyburn attacks Project 2025 in DNC speech: Watch full video

Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C. spoke to the 2024 Democratic National Convention to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, throwing his support behind the replacement of longtime ally President Joe Biden.

Clyburn helped coalesce the party around Biden after he won the state's primary in 2020. He backed Biden while the President remained in the race after the first presidential debate and endorsed Harris after Biden dropped out.

"For President Biden's lifetime of achievement, his lifetime of service to his country, we are all grateful," Clyburn said.

The opening day of the convention served in-part as a swan song for the President who is stepping away for a second nomination from the party, effectively ending an over five-decade political career.

The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday is scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election.

Watch Jim Clyburn's full speech here

• Who are they: Representative for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District,

• What role they play: Former House majority whip

• Key quote: "We are all grateful for one of the best decisions he [Biden] made: selecting Kamala Harris and endorsing her to succeed him."

When and where is the DNC?

The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.

Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.

How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC

The convention will air live on its website, from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.

USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.

What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."

Here are the themes for each night:

• Monday: "For the People"

• Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"

• Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"

• Thursday: "For our Future"

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn's DNC speech attacking Trump, backing Harris