What Hillary's Presidential Race Meant to YOU

Hillary Clinton took Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy of redefining the role of the First Lady to the next level: first through her election to the United States Senate, then by running for our nation's highest office and now serving as Secretary of State.

We continually hear stories from ERLC women about the impact that Hillary's presidential campaign made on each of their lives. These heartfelt accounts are extremely interesting and truly inspirational.

We would love for you to continue to tell us your Hillary stories. To share what Hillary meant to you, please visit: eleanorslegacy.com/get_involved/tell_us_your_hillary_story

Please click on the women's names below to read their full stories

Andrea - Albany
“Hillary's race showed the next generation of women that women, just like men, follow their dreams and be who they want to be, first and foremost.”

Annette - Hempstead
“Hillary Clinton is the spirit of America. She doesn’t only break 18 millions cracks, she redefines our American values and women role in America and all over the world.”

Barbara - Bronxville
“She reaffirms why every woman should never give up—and always finish the race to the best of her ability.”

Carol - Selden
“I was very proud to have been a part of it!”

Catherine - Warwick
“I remember bursting into tears when Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs. I was a new mom in my thirties and I couldn’t figure out why I was crying.”

Clara - Lynbrook
“For all of us who managed to beat the odds in the 70's 80's 90's and the 21st Century, I'm proud.”

Cynthia
“What can YOU do to help to get women & minorities equal rights, prevent discrimination and retaliation & enforce the laws against treating women & minorities unfairly?”

Eleanor - Oceanside
“I'm sure somewhere Mrs. Roosevelt is beaming with pride as her legacy lifts to the next level; let nothing stop us!”

Elizabeth - Webster
“I hope that future generations will have their own Eleanor, their own Hillary, to guide them as a beacon through a seemingly unbreakable glass ceiling.”

Fran - North Babylon
“For the first time since I began voting (age 18, now 54) I never felt so passionate about my vote.”

Fran - Wappinger Falls
“I was a part of something so big it will be a part of me forever.”

Gayle - Sea Cliff
“She made me so proud to be a Democrat and a woman – her persistence, courage, discipline, joy, confidence, hard work, and classy demeanor just got better and better…”

Jan - Croton on Hudson
“It was if she was talking to me when she discussed how hard it was for full time working mothers to juggle it all, how older people needed us but could guide us as well and how she saw the possibilities for a renewed greatness of our country.”

Joyce - Baldwinsville
“I had a grandmother that was ahead of her time in some ways and an inspiration to me as a woman.”

Karen - Lynbrook
“Hillary's race meant to me that women could run and be taken seriously, and not just by other women.”

Kay - New York
“It meant having a woman who is smarter and better at everything she does that I can really respect and support.”

Lana - New York
“Hillary's run for President was a wake up call to the fact that many, many more women are needed in office.”

Laura - Camillus
“We women finally have a face, and strength, power and support for our ideas and accomplishments, policies, and ideologies not just as "women" but as individuals who also, luckily, happen to be women.”

Lynn - East Aurora
“To tell truth to ignorance with grace and commitment…”

Marge - Brockport
“I look forward to her next run and will be signing up right out of the gate, no mistake about it!”

Marguerite - Buffalo
“I cannot forget the excitement felt during the months of Hillary's candidacy.”

Melinda - Bay Shore
“Hillary, to me, was the perfect candidate, possessing the necessary experience and knowledge to be a great President.”

Nancy
“You see, changing roles will never change the Hillary I got to know and love.”

Naomi - Brooklyn
“When she said, "I am running for President of the United States," there was huge applause, and I got a chill up my spine.”

Odette - New York
“As a Black Woman, supporting Hillary during her race against a Black Man, meant Sisterhood is profound, in spite of race, creed or color....”

Rachelle - Brooklyn
“Thanks to Hillary, I have decided to run for state-level office in the near future.”

Roberta - Staten Island
“Hillary's success was a "giant leap" for WOMANKIND.”

Rose - Bronx
“We women are strong, determined, resourceful and hard working and we get things done!”

Sadia - Brooklyn
“Eleanor Roosevelt said it best, “A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.””

Sally - Brooklyn
“…the best candidate for the job.”

Sonia - Amherst
“I believe she has been a wonderful influence to my daughter, my young cousins, and even my son!”

Sue - Brooklyn Heights
“I will not be happy until Hillary Clinton is MY President!”

Tara - Mineola
“‘When I grow up, I want to be…’ is a statement now with countless tangible possibilities, not the least of which is President.”

Tiffany - New York
“Hillary Clinton is my idol, my hero, and my inspiration. On my path, she will always be my "rock star"”