Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, its got about 18 million cracks in it, hillary clinton told a huge rally of supporters at the national. Hillary clinton speaks at a womens equality event march 9, 2015 in new york. In almost winning the nomination hillary claims her 18 million voters put that many cracks in the glass ceiling that keeps women from becoming president. The phrase spiked again on july 27th when she officially became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major party. Hillary left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in america. Hillary clintons long history in the public eye cbs news. Apr 21, 2017 after hillary clinton left 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, supporters anticipate that she can smash through it in 2016. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it. But rather than witness the shattering of the ultimate glass ceiling, women across america watched an historic breakthrough slip away as clinton failed to become the first woman elected president. American women face a tough battle as they seek to shatter the highest, hardest glass ceiling the election of a female us president. Able to see men advance further though unable to advance so high themselves.
Hillary clinton from women who broke the political glass ceiling. Nov 09, 2016 hillary clinton and the glass ceiling a look at the secretary of. In 2008, conceding the primary victory to barack obama, she had famously said although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this. Jun 07, 2016 a s hillary clinton became the first woman to clinch a major partys presidential nominationeight years after she famously spoke of making 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest. Jun 07, 2016 as hillary clinton continues to push through the same glass ceiling she put about 18 million cracks in eight years ago, her republican rival donald trump monday claimed he was the one. A s hillary clinton became the first woman to clinch a major partys presidential nominationeight years after she famously spoke of making 18.
Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, clinton said at the time, bringing tears to the. Hillary clinton was the first female presidential nominee of a major political party. I didnt vote for clinton because she is a women,i voted for her because i knew who she was. The original message of loden was to highlight the circumstances of women and empower us to move forward, it now appears the glass ceiling is used as an excuse for why we cant succeed. Eight years to the day after she declared that, thanks to the number of people who voted for her, the highest, hardest glass ceiling of all had about 18 million cracks in it, clinton is set to make history as the first woman to become her partys nominee. If hillary clinton cracks that highest, hardest glass. Women reflect on hillary clintons historic moment democratic party nominees for president since 1920, the first year women were allowed to vote in all. Hillary clinton and the glass ceiling a look at the secretary of. And theres a sense that those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, from 2008, were historic enough. View a list of women that broke through barriers to enter the world of american politics. Ive thought a lot about clintons speech at least what ive read, the clips ive seen. In senator clintons speech on saturday, when she gave up her place in the race for president and gave her support to senator obama, she mentioned not having broken the glass ceiling.
In triumph, she is likely to cite her own famous concession speech and send a message to bernie. Hillary clintons progress trying to shatter that highest, hardest. But if hillary clinton s campaign is to have a lasting effect, her supporters and admirers must rechannel their energy to make those 18 million cracks amount to real change in women s lives. Sep 27, 2016 in 2008, conceding the primary victory to barack obama, she had famously said although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time its got 18 million. Some how i dont think she want to retire this debt. Opinion the women who should love hillary clinton the new. Hillary clinton, 18 million cracks and the power of making. Text of clintons 2008 concession speech opinion the guardian. In 2016 its time to shatter that glass ceiling and put a woman in the white house. Although we were not able to shatter that highest and hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you it has 18 million cracks in it, and the light is shining through like never before, filling us all with the hope and the sure knowledge that the path will be a little easier next time, and we are going to keep working to make it so, today keep with me and stand for me, we still have.
Jul 28, 2016 although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, hillary clinton told supporters after losing the. The term became quite popular again after clinton won the california primary in 2016 and then when she. In 2008, hillary clinton put 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. Opinion the women who should love hillary clinton the. Hillary clinton made one thing very clear in a speech thursday at the. Jun 07, 2008 text of clintons 2008 concession speech. Women reflect on hillary clintons historic moment democratic party nominees for president since. In 2008, hillary clinton put 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, emilys list founder ellen malcolm told the crowd, referring to the. Hillary clinton puts womens rights at center of her. Jul 23, 2019 in politics, the phrase became associated with the aspirations of hillary clinton, who spoke at key moments of success and defeat about cracking the glass ceiling. If we can blast 50 women into space, we will someday launch a woman into the white.
When hillary clinton gave her concession speech after narrowly losing the primaries to barack obama in 2008, she said, although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it. Trump was elected 45th president of the united states. Eighteen million cracks in the presidential glass ceiling 08122008 05. Highest glass ceiling remains intact after clintons. Hillary clinton is making history but donald trump. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, hillary clinton. Hillary clinton talks about womens issues in new york. Glass ceiling means an unfair system or set of attitudes that prevents some people such as women or. Back then hillary clinton graciously accepted defeat, acknowledged she had made about 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling and went on. After hillary clinton left 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, supporters anticipate that she can smash through it in 2016. Text of clintons 2008 concession speech opinion the. In politics, the phrase became associated with the aspirations of hillary clinton, who spoke at key moments of success and defeat about cracking the glass ceiling. If hillary clinton cracks that highest, hardest glass ceiling, shell bring other women along with her into office. Jun 09, 2008 although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, its got about 18 million cracks in it, hillary clinton told a huge rally of supporters at the national.
Decades after the glass ceiling was first labeled as such, the situation it describes is still alive and well in america. Hillary clintons defeat has shown the glass ceiling is. Eighteen million cracks in the presidential glass ceiling. Hillary clinton put 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling and sarah palin contributed to over 58 million more, but the ceiling awaits another historic election to complete the breakthrough. Clinton honored for 18 million cracks in glass ceiling. Eight years ago to the day, in a concession speech following her loss to president obama in the 2008 primaries, clinton said. As hillary clinton continues to push through the same glass ceiling she put about 18 million cracks in eight years ago, her republican rival. Women who broke the political glass ceiling abc news. Hillary clinton and the glass ceilinga look at the secretary of states battle with the highest and hardest fight for gender equality over the years. While clinton s speech is famous for her 18 million cracks line, the most important thing she shattered that day may have been the barrier of distrust between herself and obama. Mar 09, 2015 hillary clinton speaks at a womens equality event march 9, 2015 in new york.
Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, hillary clinton told supporters after losing the. Clinton avoids email flap in emilys list speech usa today. For the record, heres what hillary clinton said eight years ago tonight as she suspended her campaign. Hillary clinton talks about glass ceilings hint, hint time. Sep 12, 2017 although we were not able to shatter that highest and hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you it has 18 million cracks in it, and the light is shining through like never before, filling us all with the hope and the sure knowledge that the path will be a little easier next time, and we are going to keep working to make it so, today keep with me and stand for me, we still have so much. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, hillary. Aug 18, 2019 when hillary clinton gave her concession speech after narrowly losing the primaries to barack obama in 2008, she said, although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it. Women have mixed feelings about clinton, who could make history as the first woman president. But it turns out the women of america arent finished yet, and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for.
Highest glass ceiling remains intact after clintons stunning. She couldnt break the glass ceiling, but its got about. Jun, 20 hillary clinton, 18 million cracks and the power of making history. Nov 09, 2016 but rather than witness the shattering of the ultimate glass ceiling, women across america watched an historic breakthrough slip away as clinton failed to become the first woman elected president. Jun 23, 2016 if hillary clinton cracks that highest, hardest glass ceiling, shell bring other women along with her into office. Jun 08, 2016 glass ceiling spiked on june 7th and 8th after primary victories in several states made hillary clinton the presumptive democratic nominee for president.
Her eighteen million cracks in the glass ceiling speech was her campaigns best, perhaps the best political speech of her career. Jun 21, 2014 american women face a tough battle as they seek to shatter the highest, hardest glass ceiling the election of a female us president because of the enduring double standards in politics. Hillary clinton succinctly summarized the situation in her june 2008 concession speech, although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you its got about 18 million cracks in it. May 25, 2011 eighteen million cracks in the presidential glass ceiling 08122008 05. Aug 06, 2008 18 million cracks in the presidential glass ceiling. She couldnt break the glass ceiling, but its got about 18. Jan 31, 2016 the women who should love hillary clinton. And while tuesdays election put almost 57 million cracks in that glass ceiling, it still wasnt enough to shatter it, and donald j. Hillary clinton talks about womens issues in new york event. Hillary clinton, 18 million cracks and the power of making history.
Jun 07, 2016 almost eight years to the day after ending her first presidential bid while celebrating the 18 million cracks her supporters put in the highest, hardest glass ceiling, hillary clinton took a. Hillary rodham clinton, dnew york, thanks her supporters after speaking at the national building museum june 7, 2008 in washington, dc. But if hillary clintons campaign is to have a lasting effect, her supporters and admirers must rechannel their energy to make those 18 million cracks amount to real change in womens lives. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, its got about 18 million cracks in it, clinton said then as she bowed out of the race. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling. That evolution would not be lost on clinton in another. Almost eight years to the day after ending her first presidential bid while celebrating the 18 million cracks her supporters put in the highest, hardest glass ceiling, hillary clinton took a. Hillary clinton talks about glass ceilings hint, hint hillary clinton speaks at a women s equality event march 9, 2015 in new york. In clinton and palin, american voters saw two very different women candidates. Clinton is being honored for putting eighteen million cracks in the glass ceiling. Eight years to the day after she declared that, thanks to the number of democrats who voted for her, the highest, hardest glass ceiling of sexism had about 18 million cracks in it, clinton is.
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