Jill Biden: From teacher to possible US first lady

Standing in an empty classroom where she taught English in the 1990s, Jill Biden delivered the headline address at the Democratic Party's convention on Tuesday after her husband was officially named presidential candidate.

After making the case for Joe Biden to be elected, she was joined by her husband who lauded her qualities as a potential first lady.

"For all of you out there across the country, just think of your favourite educator who gave you the confidence to believe in yourself. That's the kind of first lady... Jill Biden...