Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, senator. Hillary rodham clinton thanks her supporters during her concession speech. Clinton has battled obama in a primary season that stretched over nearly 18 months and 57 contests, culminating in obamas winning the 2,118. Both clintons 2008 and 2016 concession speeches cited the notorious. Well, i thought it was a brilliant speech if youre looking at running again or if youre looking at serving in the next administration because 18 million cracks another way of looking. Hillary clinton talks about womens issues in new york event. Mogul haim saban calls for more scrutiny of muslims. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you its got. 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. At her 2008 concession speech for the democratic nomination, hilary clinton declared that the highest and hardest of glass ceilings had 18 million. Apr 06, 2020 threequarters of viewers tune in to watch the queens stirring speech.
People like hillary clinton, who put those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, so that our daughters and our sons can dream a little bigger and aim a little higher. Nov 17, 2011 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. People like hillary clinton, who put those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, so that our daughters and sons can dream a little bigger and aim a little higher. Jul 26, 2016 two days after clinton conceded defeat with a memorable speech hailing 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling, the obama team called to offer hurwitz a job.
Shes also best known for clintons concession speech in 2008, particularly the memorable phrase 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. And the light is shining through like never before, filling us all. Despite her long record in the public eye, only a couple of memorable speeches come to mind. The term became quite popular again after clinton won the california primary in 2016 and then when she was officially nominated for. While clintons speech is famous for her 18 million cracks line, the most important thing she shattered that day may have been the barrier of. Hillary clintons progress trying to shatter that highest, hardest. 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. Mar 09, 2015 hillary clinton speaks at a womens equality event march 9, 2015 in new york. First, the talk is given by bruce aylward, a fellow canadian and one of my colleagues at the world health organization in geneva, switzerland.
What does it mean when a candidate says hes suspending. Hillary clinton approved russian uranium deal after. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it, and the. Melania trump, michelle obamas similar convention speeches. Michelle obama joins forces with her predecessor and former. Although she had not succeeded, she said there were now 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. Much of mrs clintons speech focused on her fight to be the first woman president of the us. She couldnt break the glass ceiling, but its got about 18 million cracks by anne davies herald correspondent in washington. Hillary clinton talks about womens issues in new york. Hilary clintons concession speech part 3 3 youtube. Nov 09, 2016 i know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, said clinton, who famously said eight and a half years ago she put 18 million cracks in that ceiling in 2008. Jul 29, 2016 despite her long record in the public eye, only a couple of memorable speeches come to mind. Jun 07, 2008 clinton has battled obama in a primary season that stretched over nearly 18 months and 57 contests, culminating in obamas winning the 2,118 delegates needed to clinch the partys nomination tuesday. Obamas 2008 convention speech that had been written by ms.
Hurwitz was the writer behind the clintons concession speech in 2008, which is best known for the line in which she said her supporters made 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. President barack obamas hilarious final white house correspondents dinner speech duration. Concession speech given in 2008 race referenced 18 million cracks in glass ceiling. Jul 26, 2016 hurwitz was the writer behind the clintons concession speech in 2008, which is best known for the line in which she said her supporters made 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. A sense of hope and faith races against a sense of foreboding, to take hold of a heart by turns weary and. Jun 07, 2008 clinton ends historic bid, endorses obama. Rockland crackdown on tax deadbeats ending in auctions. Analysis of a speech by bruce aylward manner of speaking. Jun, 20 hillary clinton, 18 million cracks and the power of making history. Jul 26, 2016 shes also best known for clintons concession speech in 2008, particularly the memorable phrase 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. That speech is best remembered for clintons declaration that, thanks to her primary supporters, the highest, hardest glass ceiling now had about 18 million cracks in it. Jun, 2016 two days after clinton conceded defeat with a memorable speech hailing 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling, the obama team called to offer hurwitz a job. Hillary clinton endorses barack obama june 7, 2008 following is a transcript of senator hillary rodham clintons speech saturday on suspending her campaign for the democratic presidential.
What does it mean when a candidate says hes suspending the. In her concession speech, on 7 june in washington, she told her disappointed supporters. People like hillary clinton who put those 18 million cracks in that glass ceiling so that our daughters and our sons can dream a little bigger and aim a little higher. How trump could rewrite concession speech history pbs. Trump, the republican nominees wife, appropriated several lines from mrs. You can be so proud that, from now on, it will be unremarkable for a woman to win primary state victories, unremarkable to have a woman in a close race to be our nominee. Bruce is a physician and an epidemiologist who heads the polio eradication programme at the who.
Meet the woman who wrote michelle obamas dnc speech sarah. People like joe biden who has never forgotten where he came from and never stopped fighting for folks who work long hours and face long odds and need someone on their side. How trump could rewrite concession speech history pbs newshour. Aug 26, 2008 what does hilary clinton mean when she refers to the 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. Text of clintons 2008 concession speech opinion the guardian. If i had a million dollars i would lend a hand to others and donate to charities. A presidential candidates final speech can often be the way an entire campaign is rememberedand herman. Hillary clinton concedes, telling little girls you are. Meet the woman who wrote michelle obamas dnc speech.
Does the glass ceiling really have 18 million cracks in it. Hillary clinton, 18 million cracks and the power of making history. Two days after clinton conceded defeat with a memorable speech hailing 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling, the obama team called to offer hurwitz a job. Of course, writing for such high profile politicians also means that the hours are going to be roughbecause the. She couldnt break the glass ceiling, but its got about 18. Hillary clintons speech at the democratic national. Amid the ongoing crisis, unspeakable grief tempers gratitude as life struggles to unfold.
Jun 21, 2014 in her concession speech, on 7 june in washington, she told her disappointed supporters. I am very proud to know bruce and many of the people in his department because of the. I know we have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling, said clinton, who famously said eight and a half years ago she put 18 million cracks in that ceiling in 2008. Michelle obama joins forces with her predecessor and. I have a special interest in this ted talk for two reasons. I choose to help others because it makes people feel good about themselves, it feels good to help others, and it will set an example for my children to give to someone in need. Oct 31, 2016 that speech is best remembered for clintons declaration that, thanks to her primary supporters, the highest, hardest glass ceiling now had about 18 million cracks in it. Of course, writing for such high profile politicians also means that the hours are going to be roughbecause the words cant be just good, they have to be perfect. Hillary clinton endorses barack obama the new york times. For the record, heres what hillary clinton said eight years ago tonight as she.
Jun 07, 2008 hillary clinton endorses barack obama june 7, 2008 following is a transcript of senator hillary rodham clintons speech saturday on suspending her campaign for the democratic presidential. All about the speechwriter behind michelle obamas rousing. Hillary clintons concession speech to donald trump paralleled the. Although we werent able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it. About 18mr 18 million rising 18mr brings asian american communities together online and offline to reimagine asian american identity with nuance, specificity, and power. Threequarters of viewers tune in to watch the queens stirring speech. Glass ceiling sarah in her speech yesterday in dayton, gov. Text of clintons 2008 concession speech opinion the. In the philippines, covid19 exposes gaping cracks in. Nov 09, 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 and the light is shining through like never before. Clinton mentioned this a few times in her speech at the dnc and i understand the idea of the shattering ceiling, but why 18 million cracks. Media mogul haim saban, one of hillary clintons biggest backers in hollywood, said that the u. 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 and the light is shining through like never before.
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. While clintons 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. She also called expanding opportunities for women and girls as the great unfinished business of this century. 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. Total audience hits 23 million as commentators say she galvanised the nation with her deeply moving and personal words. 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. Clinton ends historic bid, endorses obama politics. She couldnt break the glass ceiling, but its got about. Jun 07, 2008 text of clintons 2008 concession speech. We are using this asian american identity as the foundation to build a more just and creative world where our experiences are affirmed, our leadership is valued, and all of. Nov 18, 2015 media mogul haim saban, one of hillary clintons biggest backers in hollywood, said that the u. Jul 19, 2016 people like hillary clinton, who put those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, so that our daughters and sons can dream a little bigger and aim a little higher. 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.
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