Hillary Clinton acknowledges cheers from the crowd as she celebrates becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. (Getty)
Hillary Clinton declared victory as the presumptive Democratic nominee Tuesday night after a long, drawn-out battle with Bernie Sanders.
Clinton is making history as the first woman presidential candidate of a major U.S. political party.
She celebrated the achievement as she addressed supporters at the Duggal Greenhouse at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
“Thanks to you, we’ve reached a milestone: the first time in our nation’s history that a woman will be a major party’s nominee,” Clinton said to loud cheers.
“Tonight’s victory is not about one person. It belongs to generations of women and men who struggled and sacrificed and made this moment possible.”
The #ImWithHer hashtag began trending as celebrities took to Twitter to recognize Clinton’s historic achievement.
Read what they’re saying about Clinton’s historic victory:
Proud to support @HillaryClinton! She’s making history not for herself, but for women everywhere! #ImWithHer
Watching Hill & Tears are in my eyes🙏🏻I’m So proud of this Moment‼️Im SO Proud Of Her….
SAY WHAT YOU WILL…
THE CHICK’S A WARRIOR👑
My daughter can be president too!!! #ImWithHer #BreakingThroughThatCeiling @HillaryClinton
#HILLARY2016 VOTE for the 1st female US president in history. This country could use a little rock n’ roll. 🇺🇸🙏🏽🤘🏽
A lot of little girls are in bed right now dreaming for the first time, without limits. You broke the mold @HillaryClinton 🇺🇸
Congrats @HillaryClinton on becoming the first female nominee of any major party in the US! #HistoryMade #ImWithHer
Congratulations to @HillaryClinton on her historic win!
I’ve never been prouder to have a woman card. @HillaryClinton
Thank you #ShirleyChisholm for paving the way for tonight’s momentous achievement by @HillaryClinton! Now the REAL WORK begins! #ImWithHer