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She said: “And to all the women, and especially the young women, who put their faith in this campaign and in me, I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion.

“Now, I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day someone will and hopefully sooner than we might think right now. “And to all the little girls

who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.” Although there isn’t

a female presidential candidate in this year’s election, people may still wear white to the polling station in tribute to the fight for women’s suffrage, or in honour of Democratic

vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris.