βThanks to you, weβve reached a milestone: the first time in our nationβs history that a woman will be a major partyβs nominee,β Hillary Clinton said Tuesday night after clinching a majority of pledged delegates in the Democratic presidential primary.
The significance of this moment was not lost on the women of Twitter who collectively cried and cheered as they watched Clinton smash the patriarchy and sprinkle its ashes all over that stage.
Here are 37 reactions from women:
ugh women presidents take so long to get ready
— Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) June 8, 2016
literally 227 years
Just kissed my sleeping daughters and told them, "we did it." #ImWithHer
— StephanieZawistowski (@burtonstowski) June 8, 2016
To every little girl who wants to be president when she grows up. Here's proof you can do it. pic.twitter.com/qVKPzVCCQU
— Alanna Vagianos (@lannadelgrey) June 8, 2016
YAS KWEEN #ImWithHer
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) June 8, 2016
Ok @HillaryClinton's face is just unfailingly screaming "I'M. NOT. FUCKING. AROUND. I'LL. GET. SHIT. DONE" & I'm LIVING for it. #HistoryMade
— Julie Zeilinger (@juliezeilinger) June 8, 2016
For the first time in U.S. history, a woman could be president. We are allowed to revel in this moment 227 years in the making. #HistoryMade
— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) June 8, 2016
Such a night IN MY LIFETIME!
— ANNE LAMOTT (@ANNELAMOTT) June 8, 2016
"To be great, we can't be small." Was that our first major party woman nominee low key subtweeting about her opponent's penis size?
— Chloe Angyal (@ChloeAngyal) June 8, 2016
I'm beaming with pride for Hillary. I've had her back since 2004 and I'm so happy this day has finally arrived! #ImWithHer
— Sarah Conley (@styleit) June 8, 2016
As a feminist and a woman, this moment of historical significance will only be topped when @HillaryClinton wins in November. #ImWithHer
— Lauren Rankin (@laurenarankin) June 8, 2016
Overwhelmed watching this. pic.twitter.com/ytzhdtfKwx
— emily nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) June 8, 2016
WHEN I was young,Didnβt Think woman COULD B PRESIDENTβΌοΈ
— Cher (@cher) June 8, 2016
THOUGHT IT WAS AGAINST LAWβΌοΈLAST NITE I CALLED HILLβMY PRESIDENTβ
I THINK IβM 1ST 1π
When you realize an intelligent, qualified woman might be the next President of the United States #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/IEDGCiUunU
— Jessica Scott (@jessicascott714) June 8, 2016
Very emotional about @HillaryClinton securing nomination - historic moment for American Women. #HistoryMade #ImWithHer #mostqualified
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) June 8, 2016
She looks so happy and relaxed. And embracing the feminist history.
— Irin Carmon (@irin) June 8, 2016
.@HillaryClinton Tear streaming down my face, on behalf of all those women who came before, and on behalf of all who will come behind.
— Jennifer Granholm (@JenGranholm) June 8, 2016
This is history. We are watching history. #ImWithHer
— Ali B (@wtflanksteak) June 8, 2016
I am so stoked about how openly, assertively, fuck-you feminist this is.
— Amanda Marcotte (@AmandaMarcotte) June 8, 2016
Hil's like YOU NOMINATED ME, IT'S WOMEN'S HISTORY 101 FROM HERE ON OUT FUCKERS
— Ella Dawson (@brosandprose) June 8, 2016
Hard to describe what I'm feeling right now "First time in our nation's history that a woman will be a party's nominee" #ImWithHer #HerStory
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) June 8, 2016
"The first time in our nation's history that a woman will be a major party's nominee." For a moment, just let that set in. πΊπΈ
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) June 8, 2016
My face just cracks into a giant grin looking at Hillary right now. That is the face of a woman who WORKED for it.
— Sady Doyle (@sadydoyle) June 8, 2016
When I was in 3rd grade and we did a "When I Grow Up" thing I said I wanted to be president and a boy said I couldn't bc only boys are.
— kaye toal (@ohkayewhatever) June 8, 2016
All I want her to do is say WHO IS BAKING COOKIES NOW HUH?
— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) June 8, 2016
Tears in my eyes watching @HillaryClinton on stage. Fuck. Yes. πΊπΈ
— Carly Ledbetter (@ledbettercarly) June 8, 2016
Crying as a video plays before @HillaryClinton comes out reminding us of all the women before who came before this #HistoryMade. #ImWithHer
— Shelby Knox (@ShelbyKnox) June 8, 2016
All the feelings, y'all. History. #ImWithHer
— Christina Reynolds (@creynoldsnc) June 8, 2016
Aaaaand I'm crying. Women's rights are human rights and human rights are women's rights. So proud of HRC. #ImWithHer.
— Selena Coppock (@SelenaCoppock) June 8, 2016
And that is history. We have the first female presidential nominee! The past First Lady becomes the first lady nominee. #RiseUp #Hillary2016
— Jennifer Bowie (@Starre) June 8, 2016
HIstory being made! #Hillary2016 Wish my mom could be alive to see this! pic.twitter.com/NCKQVKzXyR
— Jane Velez-Mitchell (@JVM) June 8, 2016
I'M ALREADY UGLY CRYING #ImWithHer
— Nicole Merchut (@nicolemerchut) June 8, 2016
Hillary's video is getting straight to feminism, straight away.
— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) June 8, 2016
Music bringing up Hillary Clinton to stage sounds like it's from the Hercules soundtrack.
— Elizabeth Plank (@feministabulous) June 8, 2016
50 years ago: Some states barred women from juries. No Violence Against Womenβs Act, no Roe v. Wade, & no Title IX. Tonight: #historymade
— jamiaw (@jamiaw) June 8, 2016
Proud to support @HillaryClinton! She's making history not for herself, but for women everywhere! #ImWithHer
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 7, 2016
I honestly didn't know having a woman nominee for President would hit me this powerfully. It does, though. #ImWithHer
— Betsy Hodges (@MayorHodges) June 8, 2016
βοΈ Nominated.
— Chirlane McCray (@Chirlane) June 8, 2016
β»οΈ Elected.
β»οΈ ππ½ππΏππ»ππ½ππ»ππΏ#ImWithHer
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