Donald Trump shattered expectations with an election night victory to become America's next presidentCredit: AP
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A street performer dressed as the Statue of Liberty holds a picture of US President-elect Donald Trump in Hong Kong's downtownCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Plunge... A trader from ETX Capital works in central LondonCredit: Getty Images
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A woman passes burning rubbish during a demonstration in OaklandCredit: Reuters
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Not our president... University of California, Davis, students protest on campusCredit: Reuters
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Trump kisses his wife Melania on stageCredit: Getty Images
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Trump thanks fans and his family for supportCredit: Reuters
His win in Florida proved to be the key moment after a nip-and-tuck tussle in the Sunshine State.
Here are all the colour, drama and quirkiness from the US, from Americans heading to the polls to vote to waiting for the results until the very end.
Trump fanatics celebrate outside the White House as the presidency seemed assured for the reality star turned politician
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An attendee holds up a sign in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that reads "Hispanics For Trump"Credit: Getty Images
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A woman poses for a pre-victory selfieCredit: Getty Images
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Protesters already rallying outside the White House following the resultsCredit: Getty Images
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Trouble brewed as support of Trump (right) raises hands towards a man in Times SquareCredit: Reuters
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Voters pose in front of "Trump is a child rapise banner" ar the University of Texas Flawn Academic Cente, in AustinCredit: Fred Horner
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Clinton supporter bursts into tears as Clinton's grasp on the election looked weaker and weakerCredit: Getty Images
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Young women cry while draped in the US national flag while sitting on Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House
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People in the crowd at Clinton's are distraught as they watch the results on the big screen
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While a distraught women prays on her knees as election results come inCredit: Getty Images
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Disappointed voters sit outside the Jacob Javits Cente in New YorkCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Trump supporters cheer and chant 'lock her up' as their candidate continued to sweep across AmericaCredit: EPA
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Trump supporters enjoy the atmosphere with a long night aheadCredit: Reuters
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A baby is held up as Trump supporters celebrate during an Election Night partyCredit: AP:Associated Press
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A woman raises her fist in the air as Trump's ascension to President looked more and more likelyCredit: Getty Images
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Trump supporters in New York go wild as he wins FloridaCredit: Getty Images
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A distraught girl cries as she watches voting results at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYCCredit: Getty Images
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Republican candidate Brian Mast hugs his son Maverick, 4, with the help of supporter Patrick Crow, left, of Palm City, during his campaign gathering at Spoto's Oyster Bar in FloridaCredit: AP:Associated Press
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A female Trump supporter holds a 'Women for Trump' banner as she smiles to the cameraCredit: PA:Press Association
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Clinton supporter looks distressed as further results come inCredit: Reuters
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A group of women comfort each other at the mood darkens at the Clinton rallyCredit: Getty Images
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A man tries to stop a protester trying to break into a Republican watch party in Eugene, OreCredit: AP:Associated Press
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As further results come in rump's route to the White House becomes clear, though with some states yet to declare the battle continuesCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Girls wear jackets with the image of Hillary ClintonCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Even cats turned out to vote in this year's US electionCredit: Fred Horner
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Women dressed in Hillary Clinton inmate costumes pose at a Donald Trump rallyCredit: Alamy
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A women wears socks baring the image of Hillary Clinton as she watches results on a TV screenCredit: EPA
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A Clinton supporter looks like she's ready for a punch up in Manhattan, New YorkCredit: Reuters
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Female Trump supporters hold banners for the Republican candidateCredit: EPA
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Singer Kary Perry speaks at Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's election night party at Javits Center, New York CityCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic
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A Trump supporter takes a selfie as she celebratesCredit: Reuters
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Clinton supporters in shock in New YorkCredit: Reuters
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Clinton celebs look glum as they watch election returns at the election night rally in New YorkCredit: Reuters
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Over at the Trump rally supporters look on as early results suggest their candidate is doing well.Credit: Reuters
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A Trump supporter adjusts her hat Donald Trump's election night rally in ManhattanCredit: Reuters
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Locals came together at bars and restaurants to watch the election results unfold...but the mood changed as the night went onCredit: Splash News
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A cake moulded into the shape of Donald Trump's head, and made by Melissa AltCredit: PA:Press Association
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Clinton supporters enjoy the atmosphere with a long night aheadCredit: Getty Images
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Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton cheer at her election night rally in New YorkCredit: Reuters
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A tearful Clinton supporter in New York waiting for the results
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A record number of Americans - more than 46 million - have voted early by post or at polling stationsCredit: Reuters
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump also cast his vote with his wife in New YorkCredit: Reuters
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Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, left, smiles as she votesCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton fills out her ballot at the Douglas Grafflin Elementary School in New YorkCredit: Reuters
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More than 100 million Americans voted to decide their next president with voters in several states facing long queuesCredit: Reuters
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