Last night, while lying next to my three-year-old daughter as she drifted off to sleep, I couldn’t help but reflect on something profound: she might very well remember a woman as the first president of the United States.
Madame President.
Many of us tuned in as Hillary accepted her nomination, and it was hard not to notice the images of past presidents— all men, as has always been the case. Then came a powerful moment when Hillary’s image was beamed onto the convention floor, with glass shattering to symbolize the breaking of the glass ceiling now that we have our first female presidential nominee from a major party, whether you support her or not.
If you’re a parent with a daughter and that moment didn’t give you goosebumps, you might want to check your pulse.
Our children will grow up in a world where the idea of a woman president is normal. They won’t face the same limitations we did, as they will see a woman in charge. No matter how ambitious we were or how much encouragement we received, we lacked that representation in our youth.
Clinton expressed her gratitude during her acceptance speech: “What an incredible honor you have given me. I can’t believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet. This is really your victory, this is really your night.”
So to those who want to downplay this moment, please take a step back. No one expects perfection from any candidate (and certainly not from men). We just want to enjoy this long-awaited moment with our daughters, knowing the world is becoming a more inclusive place for them, all thanks to what we are witnessing.
Hillary concluded with a powerful message: “If there are any little girls out there who stayed up late to watch, let me just say, I may become the first woman president, but one of you is next.”
Absolutely.
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In summary, Hillary Clinton’s nomination marks a historic moment not just for her but for all future generations of girls who will now see women in positions of power. Let’s cherish this milestone and inspire our daughters to reach for their dreams.