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Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 7: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives onstage during a primary night rally at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, June 7, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Clinton has secured enough delegates and commitments from superdelegates to become the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee. She will become the first woman in U.S. history to secure the presidential nomination of one of the country's two major political parties. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The Democratic convention was filled with plenty of hope, tears and most importantly, a big moment in history.

Hillary Clinton proudly accepted the Democrats' nomination to be the first female chosen to run for President of the United States for a major political party.

SEE ALSO: Beyond Hillary: 10 powerful speeches by women at the Democratic Convention

Hillary's 56-minute speech touched on her personal story, her campaign goals and her criticisms of Donald Trump.

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Twitter shared their thoughts on the nominee and her big night.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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