History was created on Wednesday as the Democrats nominated a black American, namely Barack Obama, as their presidential candidate for the first time ever. Bill and Hillary Clinton also witnessed this historic moment, as the Democrats nominated Barack Obama to the shouts of "Yes we can".

"My fellow Democrats, I say to you: Barack Obama is ready to lead America and to restore American leadership in the world," former President Clinton told flag-waving delegates who interrupted him repeatedly with roars of approval.

"Barack Obama is ready to be president of the United States," he said.

"With eyes firmly fixed on the future, in the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory, with faith in our party and our country, let's declare together in one voice right here, right now, that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president," said Hillary Clinton to the cheering crowd.

When Nancy Pelosi, House of Representatives Speaker, finally declared Obama as the nominee, delegates held hands together up high and danced to the tunes of the song "Love Train" to celebrate the moment the moment.

"Yes we can," the crowd chanted. "Obama!"