Barack and Michelle Obama join Bon Jovi and Lady Gaga on stage in final last bid to put Hillary Clinton in the White House
OUTGOING President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle followed a star-studded line-up in Independence Square ahead of today's history-making US election.
The Obamas stood before a packed-out crowd that had been warmed up by performances from Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi.
Hillary Clinton's husband and former US president Bill Clinton also spoke at the rally which took place outside where the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was followed by outgoing First Lady Michelle Obama, who told the crowd: "This is truly an emotional moment for me for so many reasons.
"First, we are one day away from once again making history.
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"Tomorrow we have the chance to elect someone who is singularly qualified to be our president: Our friend Hillary Clinton."
After what many have argued has been a divisive and cynical campaign by Clinton's rival Donald Trump, Mrs Obama said: "Speaking here tonight is perhaps the last and most important thing I can do for my country as First Lady".
In one of his final speeches as US president, Obama then took the stage and began with: "Eight years ago I asked all of you to join me on an unlikely journey.
"We set out not just change programs or policies but to reform Washington to give a louder voice to voters, to inspired the world with US ideals."
He later said that because of the American people's faith they had turned "Yes we can" into "Yes we did".
Ahead of today's election he said: "I'm betting you will reject fear and choose hope".
Hillary Clinton was then welcomed to the stage, and said: "Make no mistake, our core values are being tested in this election.
"We know enough about my opponent - we know who he is.
"The real question for us is what kind of country do we want to be, and what kind of country do we want to build for our children?"
Clinton added: "We can take the first step tomorrow, please make a plan to vote."
After the Pennsylvania rally Clinton headed to the vital swing state of North Carolina to make the final speech of her election campaign.
She appeared on stage with Lady Gaga who had addressed Clinton's supporters early in the night.
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