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Women of all ages are empowered by Hillary Clinton's nomination

Women are celebrating the trailblazers who this possible.
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CHARLOTTE, NC - JULY 25: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a Democratic Party organizing event on July 25, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Clinton is campaigning in North Carolina. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images/Justin sullivan

Last night, Hillary Clinton became the first female nominee for President of the United States on a major party ticket and many women are celebrating this victory with their mothers and daughters.

SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton burst through Alicia Keys' Democratic convention performance

As Clinton said herself, "If there are any little girls out there who stayed up late to watch, let me just say: I may become the first woman President, but one of you is next."

Judging from the reactions, there are a lot of little girls who want to follow in Hillary's footsteps.

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In this historic moment, women are honoring those who made this possible and inspiring the young girls who will live in a world where they know it's possible.

BONUS: Help Hillary get to the end of the DNC convention

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Jessye McGarry is an acquaintance, middle child and former Humor Intern at Mashable.

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