The crowds turned out in Springfield, Illinois at the Old State Capitol Building on February 10, 2007 to get a glimpse of history in the making. Barack Obama announced he would run for President of the United States.
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Obama Announces He'll Run for President of the United States - Photos
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Obama Announces He'll Run for President of the United States - Photos
Crowds greet Barack Obama and witness history in Springfield, IL.
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