Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, gave a speech Tuesday night marking her historic achievement as the first woman to lead a major presidential party ticket in the United States.
It was a moment 227 years in the making, and the internet was more than ready to celebrate.
Watching Hillary Clinton speak for the first time as the presumptive nominee for her party, with my daughter on my lap. This. #imwithher
— Rachel Sklar (@rachelsklar) June 8, 2016
Texts From Hillary made an unexpected comeback:
Couldn't help it. One more @textfromhillary. pic.twitter.com/2wKwfevL0j
— (Mr.) Stacy Lambe (@sllambe) June 8, 2016
Writer Laura Olin marked the occasion with emojis:
made some tiny emoji art to mark this moment pic.twitter.com/Flk5ZT3Xp4
— laura olin (@lauraolin) June 8, 2016
And former Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) provided a little historical context:
Having met the final 2 rows, I'm happy to say that @HillaryClinton is a wonderful & much-needed addition. #ImWithHer https://t.co/4thAvtHMTQ
— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) June 8, 2016
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres shared her pride:
I've never been prouder to have a woman card. @HillaryClinton
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 8, 2016
Democratic strategist David Axelrod praised Clinton for her victory speech:
This was @HillaryClinton's best speech of the campaign.
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 8, 2016
And other people just awed over history in the making:
nbd, just witnessing history in the making pic.twitter.com/kcBEjEsDDb
— Johanna Barr (@JohannaBarr) June 8, 2016
@HuffPostPol @HillaryClinton amazing to watch Hillary's speech with my daughter and watch history being made! pic.twitter.com/91yNxlZH0L
— Wellness for Women (@Wellnss4Women) June 8, 2016
My daughter can be president too!!! #ImWithHer #BreakingThroughThatCeiling @HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/OVDQ0kD6ne
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) June 8, 2016
Cannot stop crying watching @HillaryClinton speak. It's so incredible that girls today will grow up knowing that they can be & do anything!
— Jen Rade (@stylistjenrade) June 8, 2016
I'm truly inspired & in awe of this moment's historical significance. The value of this moment for women & girls everywhere is immeasurable.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) June 8, 2016
@HuffPostPol @HuffingtonPost @HillaryClinton via group text with mom pic.twitter.com/McixtZsOB8
— M Monte (@Mi_Marie_Mo) June 8, 2016
Gif moment of the night: pic.twitter.com/sClpqrf12l
— Nisha Chittal (@NishaChittal) June 8, 2016
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