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US election: 'We are stronger together' says Hillary Clinton US election: US faces 'moment of reckoning' says Hillary Clinton
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Hillary Clinton is expected to tell American voters they must come together to face the country's challenges, as she makes history by accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. Hillary Clinton has told voters the presidential election is a "moment of reckoning", as she makes history by accepting the Democratic nomination.
The first woman nominated by a major party will tell the Democratic convention in Philadelphia the country faces a "moment of reckoning". Speaking at the final night of the party's convention in Philadelphia, the first woman nominated by a major party said there were huge challenges.
Mrs Clinton will face Republican Donald Trump in November's election. "Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart," she said.
Mrs Clinton accused her Republican opponent in November's election, Donald Trump, as wanting "to divide us".
"He wants to divide us - from the rest of the world, and from each other."
She was introduced on stage by daughter Chelsea Clinton.She was introduced on stage by daughter Chelsea Clinton.
"My wonderful, thoughtful, hilarious mother," she said, adding: "She was always there for me." "My wonderful, thoughtful, hilarious mother," the 36-year-old said, adding: "She was always there for me."
After embracing her daughter, the former secretary of state delivered a speech which featured a stark admission about the "powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart". After embracing her daughter, the former secretary of state delivered a speech which featured a stark admission about the threats to national unity.
"Bonds of trust and respect are fraying. And just as with our founders there are no guarantees. It's truly is up to us. We have to decide whether we're going to work together so we can all rise together.""Bonds of trust and respect are fraying. And just as with our founders there are no guarantees. It's truly is up to us. We have to decide whether we're going to work together so we can all rise together."
But she said the country was fearless in the face of this challenge.But she said the country was fearless in the face of this challenge.
"We are not afraid. We will rise to the challenge, just as we always have.""We are not afraid. We will rise to the challenge, just as we always have."
Adapting her campaign slogan "Stronger Together", she said every generation of Americans had come together to make the country "freer, fairer, and stronger". She acknowledge that too many Americans had been "left behind" by economic forces.
"None of us can do it alone. That's why we are stronger together." "Some of you are frustrated - even furious. And you know what? You're right."
In other highlights: In other highlights at the convention:
Mrs Clinton's high-stakes remarks on the closing night of the four-day convention follow a rousing speech by US President Barack Obama.Mrs Clinton's high-stakes remarks on the closing night of the four-day convention follow a rousing speech by US President Barack Obama.
He said on Wednesday there had never been a man or woman more qualified than Mrs Clinton to serve as president.He said on Wednesday there had never been a man or woman more qualified than Mrs Clinton to serve as president.
The 36-year-old daughter of Mrs Clinton and former US president Bill Clinton, Chelsea, will explain why her other parent is destined to return to the White House.
Mrs Clinton, 68, is tasked with both laying out her plans to seal Mr Obama's legacy while also convincing voters to support her after facing low approval ratings.
In his speech at the Wells Fargo Center, Mr Obama described Mrs Clinton as a persistent leader who has "been there for us, even if we haven't always noticed".
He also struck an optimistic tone about the future of America, a message that Mrs Clinton is expected to continue in her remarks on Thursday.
Other speakers scheduled for the final night include House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and US Senator Sherrod Brown, who was once considered to be Mrs Clinton's running mate.
Singers Katy Perry and Carole King are also scheduled to perform at the event.
The Democratic convention has been marked by a star-studded week of powerful speeches from President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as well as former president Bill Clinton.
While most convention speakers focused on a bright future under a Clinton presidency, many carried the theme of attacking Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his portrayal of America.
Mr Obama suggested Mr Trump was a "home-grown demagogue" while Mrs Obama skewered the businessman for his "hateful language".
Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump are set for an election battle widely considered to be a tight race when voters head to the polls in November.Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump are set for an election battle widely considered to be a tight race when voters head to the polls in November.