On November 4, 2008, Chicago's Grant Park became the center of the world's focus and hope for one glorious night as Barack Obama clinched his bid to become President of the United States. He gave his victory speech in Grant Park to a hometown crowd of thousands and millions more around the world.
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Obama Supporters Celebrate his Win in Grant Park on Election Night
Grant Park on Election Night
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