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Barack Obama's Historic Election

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Barack Obama's Historic Election

CHICAGO (WLS) -- November 9, 2008: Barack Obama made history, becoming the first person of color elected President of the United States. ABC7 was there when he gave his victory speech in front of a sea of supporters at Chicago's Grant Park.

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