20081104_Chicago_IL_ElectionNight1217

Democratic Presidential Nominee, Barack Obama and his family on election night in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. (David Katz/Obama for America)

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waltarrrrr says:

I'm guessing that at this moment, the 44th President elect, is taking a congratulatory call from the 43rd President.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Morrell Photography says:

Powerful Shot!

Yes We Did!

Was in Cleveland on Sunday -
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Mimli says:

Nearly three-dimensionality. Greetings from Germany. Many of us were with you in thoughts this night!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

artandstory says:

This may be Barack receiving McCain's concession by phone.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Cú Chulainn [deleted] says:

Barack getting really PO'ed the pizza has not arrived!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

You go girl your braids were slamming
seeing a beautiful young girl on stage in the mist of all of what was going on with braids in her hair brought tears to my eyes :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

adub3 says:

This is so enormous! I am so proud to have voted for Obama!
Imagine the historical value of this moment and being able to be a part of it , even if just by voting! Congratulations Obama family! I truley believe you will be the best president this nation has seen in some time!!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sfaustina says:

We hoped and it happened! Finally!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Novus ordo seclorum says:

What was achieved on Nov. 4th is truly a victory and in no way should it be seen otherwise within its' right. But not for the same reason it is also the spark which will ignite our constitution doused over the years with the fuel of dwelling liberties by the very people it was designed to protect.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

StanAAngel says:

Dear President Obama

I produced this as a means of supporting
your efforts in the quest for world peace.
I used the images as a means of innuendo.
.

The Video is called;

"Show us the way President Obama"

I am honored by your win, your presence in
American politics and your extreme courage
to change the very fabric of our nation for the
better.

The video is here at;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r7CZARwU2k

Love Stan
A proud American

P.S. To all others viewing this, it is a
very strong message and the only way
to fully understand the intent is to watch
it all the way through.
If it is overwhelming, book mark
and come back later.
If you think it inappropriate,
to this I say these people like you
have hopes, aspirations, dreams, family
and every single one of them still breathing
now belong to our new President.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Christophe S. H. S. says:

Aww... this girl is so beautiful there...

Interesting living room scene...

I hope the world will come to know the beauty of the African race

Stefaan Christopher H.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Lommers says:

I'm wondering: what phone is he using (brand)?
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephen B Whatley says:

Congratulations - I am overjoyed here in London, UK - your election has brought new hope to the world...and this is a wonderful photograph of cool and heartfelt President Barack Obama and his beautiful First Lady. On November 1st (All Saints' Day) with many prayers I painted from my heart & soul a tribute to you, Sir.......to be seen via the link:
www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2994411 873/
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

s_snat says:

i thought I was the only 1 who at the sight of the girl" with braids "(i am assuming she is 1 of Barack's niece) just brought tears to my eyes as well...........it was 1 of the most powerful moment........wawwwwwww weve come a long way....OMG......its unbelievable the amount of emotions i go through when I think of this moment and look at those pictures ...............wawwwwwwwwwww.........
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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