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20081104_Chicago_IL_ElectionNight1324 by Barack Obama.
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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allison parker [deleted] says:

beautiful
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sea turtle  Pro User  says:

This is an amazing series of "backstage" photos. This one is particularly nice.
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Melodious  Pro User  says:

Lovely!
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gaurang_20 [deleted] says:

History is being made
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Jιℓℓ  Pro User  says:

He reminds me so much of my grandfather.

Much love.
Much, much love.
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Michael A. Lowry  Pro User  says:

How wonderful to be allowed to witness moments like this. Thanks!
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Ander Vaz  Pro User  says:

Great!!!
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jamgoll says:

bless!
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Coleen D. Wybranski  Pro User  says:

I can't stop hitting "favorite" and tearing up. Thank you for letting us share in this moment!
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mrsdanvers  Pro User  says:

Such a telling shot - the calmness of Obama and the tension in his mother-in-law's face.
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rastariza  Pro User  says:

truly agree with you mrsdanvers, the two emotions have a great contrast....
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cootiegarage  Pro User  says:

thanks for posting these
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oupsman  Pro User  says:

The tense and the tenderness on the same shoot. What a beautiful picture I wish I took. All my greetings My President.
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Sonnet  Pro User  says:

how incredible that we get to see this moment. what they both must have been feeling!
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lemonhoney  Pro User  says:

I love this photo. Thanks for sharing these photos with us of such personal moments.
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radacine1 says:

Wow, what a moment in time, and images to look back upon to remind us of what was at stake. Thank you for sharing them all with us.
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Mo.Moi says:

Hey, who loves his mother in law ? :)
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Stubbornella (aka Nicole)  Pro User  says:

I was anxiously awaiting the outcome too. :)

Thanks for sharing this, it is special to see this important moment from your perspective.
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romanlily  Pro User  says:

Wonderful. This entire series of election night photos is a real treat to see.
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miikomentz says:

That's a great shot. It really captures a moment of waiting, watching, love and hope. I love it!
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LadyPlushBottom says:

my goodness, what an extraordinary series of photos
thank you for making them available here
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aloo gobi  Pro User  says:

love it.
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Coredump2007 / NOW Coredump2009 use link in profil says:

Please take care of you, Germany loves you Barack!
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Cú Chulainn [deleted] says:

Bet just after Ohio results came in.....Nowwwwwwwwwww it's starting to settle in. "I'm gonna be Prez"!!!!!
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DEESALICIOUS says:

My president mr. Barack obama. God bless you and god bless america
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paz50 says:

For the first time in my adult life, (I am 50), i am SOOOOO proud to be an American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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aftabkhan1999 says:

Lovely picture , Thanks for sharing
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jogjasweet says:

Profoundly Wonderful...
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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.
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gatitarosa says:

"CONGRATULATIONS" Mr. President

I still didn't believe it even when they said it, I thought they would come up with a different story after that...

I still get so emotional when I go looking everyday for what is Obama up to next...

God bless you Obama and family,
you know everyday at dinner at bedtime, I pray for not just my family, but for God to bless the world and everyone in it, and I always feel like I'm too small for God to listen to me, but this time... It's like God answered, God has blessed the world with Obama...

"the air is different" there is so much hope... Obama has brought good energy and light to people...

and what a beautiful family, what a beautiful life, what a beautiful example you are Mr. Obama.
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madspazz says:

this is going to be in Time magazine years from now
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LighteningBug says:

I love this! It captures the essence of his tight knit family!
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aishadl says:

I wonder if he was thinking about Grandma "Toot" at that moment. I love that he is holding his mother-in-law's hand. The posture, facial expression, and the hands say so much and are beautiful!!!
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Sable_2008 says:

An absolutely wonderful account of what went on while we were watching and waiting from our living rooms. Great pictures that captured the wonderfully powerful bond of family, friends and colleagues!
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Salvatore Lapignola  Pro User  says:

Sorry for my president berlusconi...sorry
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MABUHAY!! says:

These photos are just great! Thanks for covering the event and for sharing it with the whole world!! Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to your staff.
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Marie_intheblue says:

What a precious moment...Mr. President you have given so many of us hope for a new day. I am another person who has found pride in being American today.... maybe for the first time in my life! Thank you, thank you, thank you and congratulations.
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Stan•Shunpike says:

Wow, this is wonderful. I'm so happy Obama is our president.
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smcbeltra says:

Incredible photo of an incredible day
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Maddie's Mom  Pro User  says:

This is incredibly touching. What a moment for them as family, and for us as a country. The world is smiling.....
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squintanilla71 says:

This picture brought tears to my eyes. Your going to be a great president. God Bless you Barak!
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Shindje says:

Beautiful picture and a very proud mother in law.
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Atef A. Iskander says:

God Bless you Mr. president.
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StanAAngel  Pro User  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.
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sylkyred1  Pro User  says:

I must say that this is one of my favorite pictures of the night. One can just feel the love and affection between the two of you. I only wish that your grandmother could have been there with you but, we know that she was and always will be in spirit as will your mother.
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sheck says:

Lovely honest moment.
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missjanequeen says:

What a beautiful picture!! I am so glad she was there for him as a mother figure.
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angela_ftu81 says:

truly deep inside my mind, I respect and admire him. Congrat!!! Mom's always the best person :)
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Scot Patrijs  Pro User  says:

so beautiful

He is not too proud
to hold the hand of an encouraging Lady


He 's a true Gentleman
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divainc1252  Pro User  says:

show how black family really loves, thank you for these pics, they are
awesome
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s.michellejones says:

I cannot even begin to imagine what that moment felt like! This is a powerful photo!
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bethaleh says:

what a great moment :) congratulations!
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asichoji says:

He loves his mother-in-law, and she loves him back. That's a wonderful thing to have in a family.

LOVE these guys! :D
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Ado76 says:

Go Go Obama.....YOU de Man.....
Americans got Hope.....finally....
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Stephen B Whatley  Pro User  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. 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/
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Takeyce says:

Beautiful shot.
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christyscherrer  Pro User  says:

this is the photo that was on sixty minutes when he ws asked "when did you start feeling it (realizing you were elected and what that means). His answer was (paraphrasing) "when my mother in law, from across the couch, grabbed my hand. I thought of what this meant for her and her generation. Growing up in '50's Chicago, she never would have dreamed her daughter would be first lady one day."


This is my tear up photo too.
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lucysefia says:

This picture is so comforting. Absolutely lovely
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