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The 90-minute debate began at 6:30am(IST) at Hofstra University on New York state's Long Island. It was the first of three planned presidential debates.
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The pre-debate fervor
People gather at the main auditorium of Hofstra University ahead of the presidential debate . (AFP photo)
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When Hillary and Trump openly confronted each other
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton take each other on in what was the first face-to-face contest between the two.
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The first round of a much-awaited debate
Patrons fill the Capitol Lounge two blocks from the US Capitol to watch the first presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in Washington, DC. (AFP Photo)
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The father & daughter duo
Bill and Chelsea Clinton seen during the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on September 26, 2016. (AFP Photo)
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Donald Trump at his best
"US energy policies are a disaster," said Republican candidate Donald Trump.
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When Hillary Clinton fired back
"We can step up and confront climate change, save our planet, and invest in clean energy. Or, we can do nothing," said Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
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The tax fiasco
"Maybe Trump does not want Americans to know how little he has paid in taxes," said Democrat Hillary. Donald Trump, on the other hand, said he will release tax returns when Clinton releases her e-mails.(AFP photo)
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Clintons greeting the crowd
Hillary Clinton greets cheering crowd with her husband and former US President Bill Clinton a after the presidential debate. (AFP Photo)
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Post-debate fervor
Donald Trump greets his family members as he leaves the stage at the end of the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. (AFP Photo)
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