Highlights from Biden's historic Oval Office speech after withdrawing from 2024 presidential race

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President Joe Biden addressed the nation in a rare speech delivered from the Oval Office. It was his first public appearance since announcing he would not run for reelection. These are the highlights. 

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Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office
President Joe Biden defended his record, but said that the fight for democracy was too important for him to continue to seek reelection.

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JD Vance joked about Diet Mountain Dew being racist. He once took the issue more seriously.

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Sen. JD Vance at his first solo rally since becoming Trump's running mate.
Sen. JD Vance joked about Diet Mountain Dew being racist at his first solo rally since becoming Trump's running mate.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Kennedy said that he is "willing to talk to anybody from either political party who wants to talk about children's health."

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Nancy Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris for president

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Pelosi played a major role in the effort to push Biden aside.
Pelosi played a major role in the effort to push Biden aside.

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What happens now that Biden has dropped out and endorsed Kamala Harris

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Biden at the NAACP National Convention in July
Biden's decision to drop out of the race means the party will have just weeks to coalesce behind a new nominee.

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Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to be Kamala Harris's VP

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a reporter she's "staying in Michigan."

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The White House.

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Biden endorses Kamala Harris after dropping out of the race

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President Joe Biden (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right).
President Joe Biden (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right).

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House Democrat says Biden 'didn't seem to recognize' him just weeks ago

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President Joe Biden and Rep. Seth Moulton at the State of the Union in 2023.
President Joe Biden and Rep. Seth Moulton at the State of the Union address in 2023.

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