Hillary Clinton has made history by becoming the first woman to effectively clinch the nomination of a major American political party.
Photo by Justin Sullivan.
Though the nomination won't officially be decided until the Democratic National Convention convenes in July, recent wins in California, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, gave the former secretary of state a certain majority of pledged delegates and assured her a wide popular vote victory in the Democratic primary.
The night was especially meaningful for one group: parents with daughters.
Hillary Clinton greets a woman and her daughter in California. Photo by Irfan Khan/Getty Images.
1. For many, the significance of watching a woman on stage kicking off her presidential campaign was monumental.
Not going to lie, as mom to a daughter - this matters.— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) June 8, 2016
2. Some parents were thrilled their daughters got the message without their help.
Words failed me when tried to explain significance of Hillary
3. Others hoped Clinton's victory meant their children might inhabit a better world in the future.
Hard to breathe imagining that my daughters "When I grow up, I too can be President" dreams are more possible than ever. #ImWither— Aღanda (@GrnEyedMandy) June 8, 2016
4. For some, bedtimes were ignored.
Delaying bedtime to watch Hillary
5. For others, not so much.
Taping Hillary
6. And while it was a tough night for non-Clinton supporters, many set aside their own disappointment to make sure their daughters witnessed history.
I am a Sanders supporter, but I did watch and explain Hillary
7. And many also granted some all-important bedtime flexibility to do so.
Whatever my own views of Hillary
8. For some, Clinton's example is already having an effect.
As my daughter falling asleep tonite, she told me she’s going to dream about being president, too. CONGRATS HILLARY! http://ift.tt/1XaV8Hi Sally Kohn (@sallykohn) June 8, 2016
9. And even better, others expressed the confidence that, for their younger daughters, a woman leading a presidential ticket will always be normal.
#HistoryMade Trying 2 explain today
10. Some saw Clinton's victory as one step in a much larger — and longer — fight for equality.
Every time Hillary talks about Seneca Falls, I get a little emotional. My daughter is named after Elizabeth Cady Stanton.— Amanda Weaver (@AWeaverWrites) June 8, 2016
11. Other parents recognized that their daughters weren't the only ones who should be paying attention.
To all those saying Hillary
12. The moment was especially bittersweet for one daughter, whose mom couldn't be there to witness it.
Wish Mom could have been here to see tonight. http://pic.twitter.com/NalmZoKoV7— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 8, 2016
13. But she graciously shared the moment with others.
To every little girl who dreams big: Yes, you can be anything you want—even president. Tonight is for you. -H http://pic.twitter.com/jq7fKlfwGV— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 8, 2016
Though it took 240 years, watching the first woman campaign for the highest office on a major party ticket is a very big deal — not just for parents with daughters, but for all Americans.
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.
For those who support her, and those who don't.
Let's make sure she's not the last.
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