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US election: US faces 'moment of reckoning' says Hillary Clinton US election: US faces 'moment of reckoning' says Hillary Clinton
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Hillary Clinton has told voters the presidential election is a "moment of reckoning", as she made history by accepting the Democratic nomination.Hillary Clinton has told voters the presidential election is a "moment of reckoning", as she made history by accepting the Democratic nomination.
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. Speaking on the final night of the party's convention in Philadelphia, the first woman nominated by a major party said there were huge challenges.
"Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart," she said."Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart," she said.
Mrs Clinton accused her Republican opponent in November's election, Donald Trump, as sowing discord. Mrs Clinton accused her Republican opponent in November's election, Donald Trump, of sowing discord.
"He wants to divide us - from the rest of the world, and from each other.""He wants to divide us - from the rest of the world, and from each other."
But Mr Trump tweeted that the speech failed to address the threat posed by radical Islam, making the former secretary of state unfit to lead the country. But Mr Trump tweeted that the speech had failed to address the threat posed by radical Islam, making the former secretary of state unfit to lead the country.
Before taking the stage, Mrs Clinton's daughter Chelsea shared personal memories of her mother.Before taking the stage, Mrs Clinton's daughter Chelsea shared personal memories of her mother.
"My wonderful, thoughtful, hilarious mother," the 36-year-old 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 threats to national unity.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."
She added: "We are not afraid. We will rise to the challenge, just as we always have."She added: "We are not afraid. We will rise to the challenge, just as we always have."
The risk to American prosperity included inequality, limited social mobility, political gridlock, "threats at home and abroad" and frustration over wage stagnation, she said.The risk to American prosperity included inequality, limited social mobility, political gridlock, "threats at home and abroad" and frustration over wage stagnation, she said.
Campaign pledges she mentioned:Campaign pledges she mentioned:
However, she was confident these challenges could be overcome with the American values of "freedom and equality, justice and opportunity".However, she was confident these challenges could be overcome with the American values of "freedom and equality, justice and opportunity".
She acknowledged that too many Americans had been "left behind" by economic forces and addressed them directly: "Some of you are frustrated - even furious. And you know what? You're right."She acknowledged that too many Americans had been "left behind" by economic forces and addressed them directly: "Some of you are frustrated - even furious. And you know what? You're right."
Clinton's attacks on TrumpClinton's attacks on Trump
Another highlight at the convention on Thursday was when the father of a fallen Muslim soldier challenged Donald Trump over his Muslim ban, prompting an ovation.Another highlight at the convention on Thursday was when the father of a fallen Muslim soldier challenged Donald Trump over his Muslim ban, prompting an ovation.
And General John Allen, former commander of US forces in Afghanistan, appeared on stage with other military veterans and gave Mrs Clinton a ringing endorsement as commander-in-chief.And General John Allen, former commander of US forces in Afghanistan, appeared on stage with other military veterans and gave Mrs Clinton a ringing endorsement as commander-in-chief.
Mrs Clinton's high-stakes remarks on the closing night of the four-day convention followed a rousing speech by US President Barack Obama.Mrs Clinton's high-stakes remarks on the closing night of the four-day convention followed 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.
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.