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Composite image of John McCain and Barack Obama campaigning on 3 November 2008 Obama wins historic US election
Democratic Senator Barack Obama is elected the first black president of the US, prompting celebrations across the country as he promises that "change has come to America".

The Obamas at the White House on 10 November 2008 Obama meets President Bush
US President-elect Barack Obama holds his first meeting with President George W Bush since his election victory last week.

US President-elect Barack Obama and US Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton at a press conference in Chicago (01/12/2008) Clinton named secretary of state
US President-elect Barack Obama names former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, as she vows to give her all.



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