BBC: Hillary Clinton has told her supporters to unite behind Barack Obama as she suspended her campaign to become the Democratic nominee for US president.
She was grateful to "all who poured [their] hearts into this campaign" and urged them to "take our energy, our passion" and help elect Barack Obama.
Mr Obama praised Mrs Clinton's "valiant campaign" and was "thrilled and honoured" to secure her support.
He will face the Republican presumptive nominee, John McCain, in November.
'Glass ceiling'
Mrs Clinton was given a huge ovation for her speech at the National Building Museum in Washington.
She opened by saying: "This isn't exactly the party I planned but I sure like the company."
Mrs Clinton thanked the "eighteen million of you from all walks of life" who voted for her.
She urged supporters to now ensure all their energy and passion was directed towards getting Mr Obama elected. Clinton Backs Obama and Bows Out >>> | June 7, 2008
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