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Striking moments from the Clinton, Trump campaign rallies

As the 2016 U.S. presidential election draws to a close (finally), we take a look at some of the moments from the many campaign rallies held by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Here are a few standouts from the thousands of photos taken during the 2016 U.S. election campaign

By Tuesday the election campaign will (finally) be over. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump have participated in debates, made commercials, done interviews and a few newsconferences. But the most common activity for the candidates is the campaign rally.

There were always signs of support or not in the crowd.

There has beena lot oftalk about kissing, and more,around Trump's campaign.

(Evan Vucci/Associated Press)

After Clinton was called a"nasty woman" during a debate, her supporters co-opted the phrase to show their support.

(Lucas Jackson/Reuters)

There's always campaign swag, and this little guy tried to wear all the buttons at once.

(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump has often saidClinton should be in jail, and his supporters have echoed the mantra with T-shirtsand costumes.

(Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
(Jonathan Ernst/ Reuters)

The candidates like to keep their family close whilecampaigning.

Trump's adult children often attended campaign events with him or as his surrogate. Here,Trump seems happy his wife Melaniashowed up on the campaign trail.

(Carlo Allegri/Reuters)

Bill Clinton spent a lot of time on the campaign trail, though typically notwith his wife.

(Joe Raedle/Pool/Associated Press)

They also had their friends join them(Clinton knowsmore pop stars).

Especially in the last week of the campaign,Clinton recruited A-list celebrities,including Beyoncand Jay-Z.

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Katy Perry's songRoaris regularly on the playlist at Clinton campaign events.

(Lucas Jackson/Reuters)

Trump's most regular celebrity ally is former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.

(Bryan Woolston/Reuters)

Ted Nugent was amusical guest at a Trump rally on the weekend.

(Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

It must be nice to have the Obamas on your side.

(Carlos Barria/Reuters)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren doubled the woman power when she showed up to Clinton events.

(Carlos Barria/Reuters)

Both candidates had some tense moments at a rally.

Trump was rushed off stage by his security team on Nov. 5 and Clinton's security team jumped on stage in August.

(John Locher/Associated Press) (John Locher/Associated Press)
(Chris Keane/Reuters)

But there were a few lighter moment too.

Trump showed off his affection for the flag andsmiled at a rubber version of himself, while Clinton laughed off a rainstorm.

(Carlo Allegri/Reuters)
(Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
(Brian Snyder/Reuters)

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