10 most memorable concession speeches in US history

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton offered her concession Wednesday afternoon after losing the election to President-elect Donald Trump earlier in the morning.

Trump hinted that he would potentially not accept the results of the election had he lost, but ultimately it was Clinton's task to address the American people after her defeat.

"We must accept this result and look toward the future," she said. "Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead."

Concessions have been a part of the democratic process since William Jennings Bryan sent Williams McKinley a "concession telegram" two days after the 1896 presidential election. Here's how Clinton's speech compares to the most memorable concessions in recent and past years: