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Obama Wins his Bid for President of the United States - Election Night Photos

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Barack Obama Wins His Bid for President of the United States

The Obama Family

The Obama Family

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Barack Obama and his family appear on Election Night, November 4, 2008, for the first time after the nation learned he had been elected President of the United States. He is joined by his wife, Michelle Obama, and his two daughters, Sasha (left) and Malia (right). His Election Night rally was held at Chicago's Grant Park.

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