U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) joins the field of Democratic presidential candidates at the first debate on April 26, 2007. It was held in Orangeburg, SC at South Caroline State University.
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Barack Obama - Photo Timeline from Announcement to Nomination for U.S. President
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Barack Obama at the First Debate Among Democratic Candidates for President
Barack Obama and the opening field of Democratic presidential candidates.
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- Barack Obama Announces his Run for President of the United States
- Barack Obama at the First Debate Among Democratic Candidates for President
- Oprah Backs Obama
- Barack Obama Wins the South Carolina Primary
- Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Attend a Super Tuesday Rally
- Barack Obama Debates Hillary Clinton in Texas
- Hillary Clinton Concedes to Barack Obama
- Barack Obama Names Joe Biden as his Running Mate
- Barack Obama Accepts the Democratic Nomination for President
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