During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Hillary Clinton, the former First Lady and 2016 presidential nominee, encouraged delegates to support Vice President Kamala Harris in her historic bid to become the first woman to serve as President of the United States. Clinton, who was the first woman to secure a major party’s nomination for president, reflected on her own campaign in 2016 against Donald Trump, stating, “Together, we put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest, glass ceiling, and tonight … tonight, we’re so close to breaking through.”
Clinton praised President Joe Biden for his lifetime of service and leadership, noting the pivotal role he played in Harris’s rise to the top of the Democratic ticket after his withdrawal from the race. She emphasized the significance of Harris potentially becoming the 47th President of the United States, saying, “On the other side of that glass ceiling is Kamala Harris, raising her hand and taking the oath of office as our 47th President of the United States.”
Clinton highlighted the progress made by women in presidential politics, citing trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and Geraldine Ferraro. She emphasized the importance of continuing to fight for progress, noting that while victory is not guaranteed, it is achievable through perseverance and determination.
