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Thursday marked the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Various speakers shared remarks over the four nights of the convention, touting Biden's election as imminent and necessary.

Speakers from Michelle Obama to Cory Booker, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others repeatedly slammed President Trump. Democrats alleged that Trump has worsened the impacts of coronavirus and subsequent economic decline; the left also branded the United States as systemically racist while propping up Biden as a solution to challenges that Americans face.

On Thursday night, Biden delivered his acceptance speech before the nation. During this time, the former vice president touched upon a series of points.

What to know about Biden's acceptance speech at the DNC

According to the former vice president, Americans are facing four different crises at the same time. Biden cited these crises as climate change, COVID-19, racial tensions, and economic struggles. The former vice president additionally vowed to be an "ally of the light" rather than one of darkness.

During another segment of Biden's speech, he spoke, yet again, about a nationwide mandate for Americans to wear facial coverings. The former vice president stated on Thursday night that should he win the election, he will implement a national face mask edict via executive order.

While the former vice president attempted to sell himself as a great candidate for president, he also managed to make yet another flub. Biden professed before the nation that "there’s never been anything we’ve been able to accomplish when we’ve done it together."

A review of his speech transcript shows that the former vice president should have instead stated, "there has never been anything we’ve been unable to accomplish when we’ve done it together."

Reactions to Biden's speech

Many left-wing Hollywood celebrities wasted no time in praising the former vice president's acceptance speech at the DNC. Actors, actresses, and talk show hosts lauded Biden, sharing the #BidenHarris2020 hashtag on Twitter several times.

Republicans, however, had a very different outlook on Biden's remarks. Conservatives also pointed out their issues with the former vice president's policies, accusations against Trump, and more.

Finally, speakers at the DNC took heat for failing to discuss the riots happening in real-time in major U.S. cities.

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