Tonight: Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton Join President Biden as Featured Speakers on Opening Night of the DNC

Plus, FLARE to host virtual program: ‘First Ladies on the Campaign Trail’ on Wednesday.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden walks through the Cross Hall with Secretary Hillary Clinton to a Praemium Imperiale ceremony for Young Artist Grant recipients in the East Room, in September 2023 at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

Opening night at the Democratic National Convention will include remarks from two first ladies—Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary Hillary Clinton—before President Joe Biden takes the stage. 

President Biden is expected to make a forceful case for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in a symbolic passing of the torch just weeks after he bowed out of the race under pressure from members of his own party in the wake of a poor debate performance against Republican nominee Donald Trump.

His speech, in part, is expected to remind people of the importance of how quickly the president endorsed Harris after announcing he would end his candidacy, an action that helped unify the party, officials told NBC News.

Primetime speakers:

• Tuesday:…