Trump and Clinton make final pitches after epic campaign: Hillary appears with Bill, Chelsea and the Obamas, urging voters to 'reject fear and choose hope' while Donald brands her the 'face of failure'

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump reunited with their families on the campaign trail Monday evening at a pair of swing-state rallies that marked the beginning of the end of their respective presidential campaigns.

Clinton met up with her husband Bill and her daughter Chelsea in Philadelphia. They were joined at the outdoor event across from Independence Hall by President  Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and musicians Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi.

‘Thank you for coming out for one last rally before election day tomorrow,’ Clinton said at the Pennsylvania rally and concert. 'I am so happy to be finishing this campaign with my husband and my daughter by my side.’ 

Trump, his adult children - Tiffany, Eric, Don Jr. and Ivanka - their spouses - Lara, Vanessa and Jared - and his VP pick, Mike Pence, campaigned in Manchester, New Hampshire. The White House candidate's wife Melania and young son Barron were noticeably absent from the family portrait. 

'I've been reading about Hillary Clinton having all these surrogates,' Trump said at his rally, when a laser light show and fog machines were switched off. 'I had the best surrogates of all,' he asserted, meaning his kids. 'They were all over.' 

The president spent much of the last seven days criss-crossing the country for Clinton, and he delivered a stirring defense of her at tonight's rally, near the building where the nation's founding fathers signed the Constitution. 

He urged Americans to ‘reject a politics of resentment and a politics of blame and choose a politics that says we are stronger together,' Clinton's slogan, and to'reject fear and choose hope' on Election Day. 

The Democratic politician who trounced Clinton in the 2008 primaries only to name her as his secretary of state hailed his party's nominee as ‘this fighter, this stateswoman, this mother, this grandmother, this patriot – our next president of the United States of America'.

Trump meanwhile called his opponent the 'face of failure' as he appealed to 'all of the Democratic voters in our country who are thirsting for change like everybody else.'

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Clinton (pictured with Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Chelsea and Bill) apologized for the angry tone the campaign took for the past few months, prompting someone from the crowd to yell: 'Not your fault!'

Upset? Trump, his adult children - Tiffany, Eric, Don Jr. and Ivanka - their spouses - Lara, Vanessa and Jared - and his VP pick, Mike Pence, campaigned in Manchester, New Hampshire

President Obama (pictured welcoming Hillary Clinton onstage) delivered a stirring defense of the woman he helped set up to succeed him at a large outdoor rally in Philadelphia Monday night

Clinton (pictured with the president Monday night) took the stage after Obama and hailed him and his family's 'grace, strength, brilliance, and a whole lot of cool'

Michelle Obama (pictured next to Bill Clinton) spoke earlier in the evening, telling the crowd of thousands: 'We deserve a leader who sees our diversity not as a threat, but as a blessing'

The crowd (pictured) listened to President Barack Obama, who urged Americans to ‘reject a politics of resentment and a politics of blame and choose a politics that says we are stronger together'

The Democratic nominee drew thousands of supporters, with help from both Barack and Michelle Obama, her husband Bill, daughter Chelsea and Bruce Springsteen, who warmed the crowd (pictured)

Jon Bon Jovi (pictured) performed earlier in the evening at Independence Mall, warming the crowd before Springsteen, the Clintons and the Obamas stepped onstage too

Lady Gaga also lent her star power to the Democratic clan Monday night, joining Clinton's rally in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is pictured addressing the crowd behind a 'stronger together' stand

Trump meanwhile relied on musician Ted Nugent to warm the crowd at his rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan Monday - even though he has criticized Clinton for bringing celebrities to her own events

More than 33,000 people gathered on Independence Mall Monday night for one of Clinton's last campaign events and listened to the Democratic nominee as well as the Obamas, Bill and Chelsea

'Everybody is thirsting, thirsting for change,' he said during the third of five rallies scheduled for the final day of the 2016 presidential campaign. 

Campaigning in Pennsylvania, he said, 'She's the face of failure! She's the face of failed foreign policy.' 

Obama urged young people, blacks and others from his winning coalition to come out and back Clinton as his successor.

‘This journey we’ve been on was never about the color of a president but the content of his or her character,’ Obama said.

Clinton took the stage after Obama and hailed him and his family's ‘grace, strength, brilliance, and a whole lot of cool.’ 

Her star-studded event helped the Democrat attract the largest crowd of the election. Her campaign says 33,000 people showed up and several thousand more couldn't get in.

She continued by saying she was proud to serve in ‘I am proud that I could watch the extraordinary service of our first lady.

‘Like them I love America, and I know you do too,’ Clinton said.

‘We love what it stands for – not that we are blind to its problems, it’s challenges,’ she said.  

Clinton urged voters to go to the polling stations on Election Day.

'I'm pretty sure that the best way to thank them is to do something really important tomorrow,' she continued. 'Every single one of you and every person you know. Because as the president just pointed out, there is a clear choice in this election.

'A choice between division and unity. Between an economy that works for everyone or only those at the top. Between a strong leadership or a loose cannon who could put everything at risk.'

The White House candidate's wife Melania and young son Barron were noticeably absent from the family portrait Monday night. Trump is pictured next to Donald Jr, Pence and Ivanka

'I've been reading about Hillary Clinton having all these surrogates,' Trump (pictured kissing Ivanka) said at his rally. 'I had the best surrogates of all,' he asserted, meaning his kids

Trump (pictured next to his running mate Mike Pence) meanwhile called his opponent the 'face of failure' as he appealed to 'all of the Democratic voters in our country who are thirsting for change like everybody else'

'Everybody is thirsting, thirsting for change,' Trump (pictured as his daughter Ivanka and running mate Pence clap for him) said during the third of five rallies scheduled for the final day of the 2016 presidential campaign

Clinton urged voters to go to the polling stations on Election Day, telling the crowd they had 'a choice between division and unity. Between an economy that works for everyone or only those at the top'

Michelle (pictured next to Bill and Chelsea) spoke earlier in the evening, saying speaking at the rally was the last and perhaps most important thing she could do for her country as first lady

The president,summoned emotion at the end of a speech and hailed Clinton as ‘this fighter, this stateswoman, this mother, this grandmother, this patriot – our next president of the United states of America'

The first lady (pictured hugging Chelsea) told the crowd: 'We deserve a leader who sees our diversity not as a threat, but as a blessing. A leader who sees us not as rich or poor but as hard-working folks who do the best we can with what we have'

America's next leader, the first lady said, should see its people 'not as black or white, immigrant or native-born but as brothers and sisters'. She is pictured addressing the crowd Monday night

'I believe with all my heart that America's best days are still ahead of us if we reach for them together. We choose to believe in a hopeful, inclusive, big-hearted America,' Clinton told the crowd on Independence Mall

Clinton expressed pride at having served in Obama's cabinet, adding: 'I love America and I know you love you too.

'I believe with all my heart that America's best days are still ahead of us if we reach for them together. We choose to believe in a hopeful, inclusive, big-hearted America. An America where everyone has a place, everyone's included, everyone has a chance to live up to their own God-given potential.' 

Clinton apologized for the angry tone the campaign took for the past few months, prompting someone from the crowd to yell: 'Not your fault!' 

When it was over, Bill Clinton joined his wife on her campaign plane, with Bon Jovi along for the flight to Raleigh, North Carolina for a midnight rally.

The two walked back towards the press. Clinton made a gesture like she couldn't hear, with a smile. Bill spoke briefly.

Clinton planned to extend her final day on the trail even longer with a greeting with staff and supporters planned for her arrival in Westchester as late as 3 am.

Huma Abedin, the vice-chairwoman of Clinton's campaign, was spotted stepping off the campaign plane Monday night - meaning she is back on the trail after laying low for a few days.

Abedin became a rare sight on the campaign trail after the FBI announced on October 28 it would probe some of her emails found on estranged husband Anthony Weiner's laptop. Weiner was being investigated due to accusations that he sent explicit messages and photos to a 15-year-old girl.

The bureau announced two days before the election that the latest investigation wouldn't lead to criminal charges against Clinton. 

Michelle Obama spoke earlier Monday evening, telling the crowd how speaking at the rally was the last and perhaps most important thing she could do for her country as first lady.

She thanked the American people for giving her family the honor of serving as first family.

'We believe that our responsibility to you doesn't end when we leave the White House,' she said. 'We deserve a leader who will ensure that our daughters are safe and respected and that our sons understand that truly strong men are compassionate and kind.

'We deserve a leader who sees our diversity not as a threat, but as a blessing. A leader who sees us not as rich or poor but as hard-working folks who do the best we can with what we have.'

America's next leader, the first lady said, should see its people 'not as black or white, immigrant or native-born but as brothers and sisters'.

'This election is on us. It is in our hands,' she continued. 'If we get out and vote tomorrow, Hillary Clinton will win. But if we stay home or we play around with a protest vote, then Hillary's opponent will win. Period, end of story.'

She introduced her husband to the stage, adding it was perhaps her last chance to introduce him as the president of the United States.

'I'm proud of not just what he has done but how he has done it,' she said, adding that he always went 'high when they go low'.

'Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you the love of my life, the president of the United States, Barack Obama,' she said.

Trump covered four states on Monday as he wrapped up his presidential campaign. His daughter Ivanka, who has been one of his most valuable surrogates, was by his side in Manchester, New Hamsphire

Clinton's rally, with more than 33,000 attendees drew the largest crowd of the election but Trump's supporters wore imaginative costumes - like these two dressed as 'campaign lawn signs'

Supporters came to cheer on Trump on the last day before the election. They are pictured at his rally in Manchester, New Hampshire - one of five events Trump held in four different states

Michelle (pictured with Bill and Chelsea) urged the crowd to vote on Election Day, saying: ' 'If we get out and vote tomorrow, Hillary Clinton will win. But if we stay home or we play around with a protest vote, then Hillary's opponent will win'

Bill Clinton drew cheers on Philadelphia's Independence Mall when he reminded Clinton's supporters that this country 'started here', hailing the historic spot where the nation's founders met

Trump (pictured in Manchester, New Hampshire Monday) like Clinton spent the day canvassing eastern swing states, traveling to Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Michigan

CRAZY DAY: Both major party candidates crisscrossed eastern swing states on Monday, with Trump (in red) visiting four states  and Clinton three

Huma Abedin, the vice-chairwoman of Clinton's campaign, was spotted getting off of the campaign plane on Monday night (right) - meaning she is back on the trail after a few days off following the FBI's latest probe of her emails

Hillary Clinton (pictured Monday at the airport) made her final pitch to voters with the massive rally Monday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - a state she must win to get to 270 electoral college votes on Tuesday

The first couple hugged and the president gave his wife a kiss on the cheek before addressing the crowd. 

Earlier on, Springsteen lent his star power to the huge outdoor rally – then used his voice to tout her candidacy and rip into Donald Trump. Jon Bon Jovi performed too.

‘The choice tomorrow couldn’t be any clearer,’ the Boss told a crowd outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.

‘Hillary’s candidacy is based on intelligence, experience ... and actual vision of an America where everyone counts – men and women, white and black, Hispanic and native,’ Springsteen said.

After hailing Clinton, Springsteen – a powerful validator because of his appeal across the political spectrum and across class lines – unexpectedly began to lace into Trump.

‘This is a man whose vision is limited to little beyond himself,’ the Boss told thousands who gathered on a chilly evening.

He said Trump had a ‘profound lack of decency that would allow him to’ prioritize ‘his own ego.’

Without naming Trump, Springsteen said the GOP candidate would ‘damage our long cherished and admired system’ – and pointed to Trump’s own ‘epic failure.’

‘That campaign is going down,’ Springsteen said.

Springsteen opened with his his ‘Thunder Road,’ playing a mellow acoustic version and playing a bit of harmonica.

He said Clinton would ‘address our problems in a reasonable and thoughtful way. That vision of America is essential to sustain – no matter how difficult its realization,’ Springsteen continued.

Thousands gathered to support Clinton as she wrapped up her campaign with some of her highest-profile supporters. Among them, Springsteen (pictured) performed songs and praised Clinton before lacing into Trump

Bill and Chelsea (pictured) opened the night after Springsteen, with Chelsea saying it had been the greatest honor of her life to hit the campaign trail on behalf of her mother

The Democratic nominee and her husband walked back towards the press. Clinton made a gesture like she couldn't hear, with a smile (pictured). Bill spoke briefly

The Obamas returned to the White House after giving Clinton one final push in Philadelphia. They are pictured stepping out of Marine One Monday night

Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Tim Kaine was dispatched to Virginia Monday and spoke at a campaign rally at George Mason University in Fairfax

Republican vice presidential nominee Pence joined Trump at his rally in Manchester, New Hampshire and is pictured running onstage to introduce him

Former Vice President Al Gore covered Colorado on behalf of Clinton Monday. He is pictured speaking during a campaign rally in Lakewood

Voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire traditionally cast their votes at midnight. Town moderator Tom Tillotson is pictured arriving with ballots Monday

Dixville Notch announced its results earlier than the rest of the country after the first in-person votes of the election (pictured). Four votes went to Clinton, two went to Trump, one went to Johnson and there was one write-in for Mitt Romney

Then he took the liberty of going into some detail about Clinton’s agenda, speaking in nuanced terms like a politician.

‘Where the progress we’ve made in reducing unemployment is not enough, we must do better,’ he said. ‘She has a vision of universal health care for all that would build on the work of President Obama,’ Springsteen continued.

He said Clinton would look to have the high courts address all citizens, ‘not just the privileged,’ and that she knows immigration must be ‘dealt with realistically and compassionately.’

He said under Clinton the ‘unfinished business of protecting the rights of women is not an afterthought but a priority.’

‘Thanks a lot. Let’s get out there and vote tomorrow,’ Springsteen said after his three-song set. 

Bill and Chelsea opened the night after Springsteen, with Chelsea saying it had been the greatest honor of her life to hit the campaign trail on behalf of her mother.

She gave a nod to the staffers and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to help make Clinton's presidential bid a reality.

Bill Clinton drew cheers when he reminded Clinton's supporters that this country 'started here', hailing the historic spot where the nation's founders met.

The crowd applauded and Clinton continued: 'With people who pledged to form a more perfect union. In other words, we're stronger together.'

Clinton reminded the crowd that it is 'better to lift somebody up' then to take people down - an apparent bash towards Trump, whom the Clinton campaign has painted as a bully. 

Voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire voted at midnight as per tradition, meaning the unincorporated community announced its results earlier than the rest of the country. Four out of eight votes went to Clinton, two went to Trump, one went to Johnson and there was one write-in for Mitt Romney.

The latest CNN poll on Monday gave Clinton (pictured backstage before a rally in Pittsburgh Monday) a four-point lead over Trump and predicted she'd get 46 per cent of the vote, compared to his predicted 42 per cent

CAN HE DO IT? The CNN electoral college prediction after it fell under 270 - with North Carolina, Florida and New Hampshire not just in play but being visited by both candidates at the last minute

Both Clinton and Donald Trump canvassed eastern swing states on Monday. Clinton planned to hit Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina, while Trump traveled to Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Michigan.

The latest CNN poll on Monday gave Clinton a four-point lead over Trump and predicted she'd get 46 per cent of the vote, compared to his predicted 42 per cent.

Clinton is likely to win the election if she wins every traditionally Democratic states and a couple of swing states. 

But Trump has built up strength in the Midwest, especially in Michigan - and the race in swing states remains tight. 

Shares on Wall Street looked up on Monday, as the FBI announced it would not press criminal charges against Clinton. 

US stocks were set for their biggest percentage gain in one day since March 1. 

Investors have shown they seem to expect a stronger economy if Clinton becomes president but tend to equate a Trump presidency with more instability.

FBI Director James Comey, who has come under fire for his handling of the latest probe into Clinton's private email server in the final days of the presidential campaign, received an award Monday night.

The nonprofit Federal Drug Agents Foundation gave him its lifetime achievement award from, whose former recipients include Attorney General Loretta Lynch, US Attorney Preet Bharara, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton and US District Judge Richard Sullivan.

The Federal Drug Agents Foundation's board includes several people with longtime ties to Trump, including the CEO of the National Enquirer.

An FBI spokesman told the Associated Press the foundation provides disability, bereavement and personal crisis support to federal agents and educational and charitable grants. 

It is unclear whether Comey, who used to work as a US attorney in Manhattan knew of the board members' ties to Trump.