On social media, women tell of watching historic inauguration of Kamala Harris as VP with their mothers, daughters

Though they may not have been able to gather on the National Mall today to witness the inauguration of the nation’s first female vice president in person, on social media many women shared stories and photos of watching the historic day on TV in their living rooms often with their daughters or mothers.

As Kamala Harris took the oath of office Wednesday, many were reveling in the moment that an important glass ceiling was shattered.

We asked women in our audience on Instagram to share their experiences of the day and what it meant to them and future generations.

“I watched with my two young daughters. One kept pointing to Kamala on the screen!” wrote a user who goes by the name bbainewalker.

Some thought it was important for their daughters to see the event even if they were too young to understand its significance.

“I watched with my daughter born the week Harris was announced as VP pick,” said user rumfieldhomestead.

After being sworn in around 11:30 central time by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Harris became not only the first female vice president in U.S. history but also the first Black person and the first person of Asian descent to hold the office.

“First but surely not the last woman who will be up there,” wrote user rosemariano who said “of course” she wouldn’t have missed watching the event.

Some said even if they couldn’t be with their mothers or daughters in person, they were talking on the phone or texting throughout the ceremony.

It was emotional for many to see a woman ascending to the second-highest office in the land.

“Watched with my mom and glasses of champagne!” wrote lauraly_payne. “We both cried … what a day!”