U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), his wife Michelle, and their daughters Malia and Sasha, wave from the steps of the Old State Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, February 10, 2008. Senator Obama announced his intention to run for the President of the United States as the nominee of the Democratic party.
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Barack Obama - Photo Timeline from Announcement to Nomination for U.S. President
By Jennifer Roche, About.com
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Barack Obama, with his wife Michelle and their daughters, announces his bid for President of the United States of America.
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