Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason delivers speech to DNC on second night in Chicago: Watch

Maya Homan, USA TODAY
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Former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, was one of the first speakers on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

During his brief speech, Carter emphasized his grandfather’s legacy of service, and said that Vice President Harris encapsulates that legacy, adding that the former president, nearing 100, was hoping cast his ballot for Harris.

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

  • Who is he: Jason Carter is a former Georgia state Senator and the grandson of former President Jimmy Carter. He was also the 2014 Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, but lost the election to former Gov. Nathan Deal. He currently works as a lawyer and chair of the Carter Center, the human rights organization his grandparents founded in 1982.

  • What role he plays: Former President Carter spent his life promoting peace and defending democracy, both at home and abroad. His grandson serves as an emissary of that legacy.

  • Key quote: "My grandfather can’t wait to vote for Kamala Harris. She reminds us all that the promise of America remains unchanged. We are one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, and my grandfather knows that with her as our next president, we will keep that promise.”

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:

Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar

  • 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: Jason Carter's DNC speech from Democratic convention in Chicago

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