20081104_Chicago_IL_ElectionNight1324

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
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sea turtle says:

This is an amazing series of "backstage" photos. This one is particularly nice.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Melodious says:

Lovely!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

gaurang_20 [deleted] says:

History is being made
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Jιℓℓ says:

He reminds me so much of my grandfather.

Much love.
Much, much love.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael A. Lowry says:

How wonderful to be allowed to witness moments like this. Thanks!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ander Vaz says:

Great!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jamgoll says:

bless!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Coleen D. Wybranski says:

I can't stop hitting "favorite" and tearing up. Thank you for letting us share in this moment!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

mrsdanvers says:

Such a telling shot - the calmness of Obama and the tension in his mother-in-law's face.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

rastariza says:

truly agree with you mrsdanvers, the two emotions have a great contrast....
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

cootiegarage says:

thanks for posting these
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

oupsman says:

The tense and the tenderness on the same shoot. What a beautiful picture I wish I took. All my greetings My President.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sonnet says:

how incredible that we get to see this moment. what they both must have been feeling!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

lemonhoney says:

I love this photo. Thanks for sharing these photos with us of such personal moments.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mo.Moi says:

Hey, who loves his mother in law ? :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Stubbornella (aka Nicole) says:

I was anxiously awaiting the outcome too. :)

Thanks for sharing this, it is special to see this important moment from your perspective.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

romanlily says:

Wonderful. This entire series of election night photos is a real treat to see.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

miikomentz says:

That's a great shot. It really captures a moment of waiting, watching, love and hope. I love it!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

LadyPlushBottom says:

my goodness, what an extraordinary series of photos
thank you for making them available here
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

aloo gobi says:

love it.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Coredump2007 / NOW Coredump2009 use link in profil says:

Please take care of you, Germany loves you Barack!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Cú Chulainn [deleted] says:

Bet just after Ohio results came in.....Nowwwwwwwwwww it's starting to settle in. "I'm gonna be Prez"!!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

DEESALICIOUS says:

My president mr. Barack obama. God bless you and god bless america
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

paz50 says:

For the first time in my adult life, (I am 50), i am SOOOOO proud to be an American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

aftabkhan1999 says:

Lovely picture , Thanks for sharing
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jogjasweet says:

Profoundly Wonderful...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

madspazz says:

this is going to be in Time magazine years from now
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

LighteningBug says:

I love this! It captures the essence of his tight knit family!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Salvatore Lapignola says:

Sorry for my president berlusconi...sorry
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Stan•Shunpike says:

Wow, this is wonderful. I'm so happy Obama is our president.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

smcbeltra says:

Incredible photo of an incredible day
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Maddie's Mom says:

This is incredibly touching. What a moment for them as family, and for us as a country. The world is smiling.....
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

squintanilla71 says:

This picture brought tears to my eyes. Your going to be a great president. God Bless you Barak!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Shindje says:

Beautiful picture and a very proud mother in law.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Atef A. Iskander says:

God Bless you Mr. president.
Posted 13 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 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sylkyred1 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.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sheck says:

Lovely honest moment.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

missjanequeen says:

What a beautiful picture!! I am so glad she was there for him as a mother figure.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

angela_ftu81 says:

truly deep inside my mind, I respect and admire him. Congrat!!! Mom's always the best person :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Scot Patrijs says:

so beautiful

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

He 's a true Gentleman
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

divainc1252 says:

show how black family really loves, thank you for these pics, they are
awesome
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

s.michellejones says:

I cannot even begin to imagine what that moment felt like! This is a powerful photo!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bethaleh says:

what a great moment :) congratulations!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ado76 says:

Go Go Obama.....YOU de Man.....
Americans got Hope.....finally....
Posted 13 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. 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 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Takeyce says:

Beautiful shot.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

christyscherrer 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.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

lucysefia says:

This picture is so comforting. Absolutely lovely
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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