Clinton makes history as first woman for US presidential nomination

Hillary Clinton made history on Tuesday in becoming the first woman of a major party to be nominated for president of the United States at the Democratic National Convention

What you need to know:

  • The nomination came a day after Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ camps worked hard to unite supporters— and Sanders himself delivered a message of unity.
  • Sanders joined the Vermont delegation as it cast four of its 26 votes for Clinton, after Clinton had already clinched the nomination.

Philadelphia.  Hillary Clinton made history on Tuesday in becoming the first woman of a major party to be nominated for president of the United States at the Democratic National Convention.

The nomination came a day after Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ camps worked hard to unite supporters— and Sanders himself delivered a message of unity.

Sanders joined the Vermont delegation as it cast four of its 26 votes for Clinton, after Clinton had already clinched the nomination.

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The Vermont senator then took to the microphone and moved that the convention nominate Clinton by voice vote.

“I vote Hillary Clinton be selected the nominee,” he said.

Clinton will officially accept the nomination on Thursday.

 There were more “Hillary” chants in the arena than Monday, when many Sanders supporters booed speakers. Many on Tuesday carried signs that read “A future to believe in,” and “Do the most good.” (agencies)