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06:11 GMT, Wednesday, 4 June 2008 07:11 UK

In pictures: Obama declares victory

Barack Obama on stage at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul , Minnesota, 3 June

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Barack Obama has declared that he will be the US Democratic Party's presidential candidate in November's general election.

Barack and Michelle Obama share a moment on the stage at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul Minnesota, 3 June

Barack and Michelle Obama share a moment on the stage at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul Minnesota, 3 June

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It marks a historic moment: he would be the first black nominee for the White House ever to be chosen by a major US political party.

Supporters engulf Barack Obama at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota, 3 June

Supporters engulf Barack Obama at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota, 3 June

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Delirious crowds greeted Senator Obama's victory speech, the culmination of five months of fiercely-fought primary contests.

Obama supporters, St Paul, Minnesota, 3 June

Obama supporters, St Paul, Minnesota, 3 June

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He urged the almost 20,000 people packed into a sports arena "to unite in common effort to chart a new course for America".

Hillary Clinton addresses supporters at Baruch College, New York, 3 June

Hillary Clinton addresses supporters at Baruch College, New York, 3 June

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At her own rally, Hillary Clinton refused to concede and said she would make her decision about whether to stay in the race later.

A Clinton supporter holds up a message written on her hands in New York, 3 June

A Clinton supporter holds up a message written on her hands in New York, 3 June

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It was an emotional moment for many of her backers, who had hoped against the odds that she would beat Mr Obama to the number of delegates needed to clinch the nomination.

Chelsea and Bill Clinton at Baruch College, New York, 3 June

Chelsea and Bill Clinton at Baruch College, New York, 3 June

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Two of her hardest-working campaigners, daughter Chelsea and husband Bill, watched as she praised Mr Obama's campaign team "for all they accomplished".

Hillary Clinton on stage at Baruch College, New York, 3 June

Hillary Clinton on stage at Baruch College, New York, 3 June

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Mrs Clinton said she would consult in the coming days with her advisers about what to do next. She won South Dakota's primary while Mr Obama won Montana's - the final two contests.

John McCain speaks in Kenner, Louisiana, 3 June

John McCain speaks in Kenner, Louisiana, 3 June

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Meanwhile Senator John McCain, who will fight to keep the White House for the Republicans, targeted Mr Obama in a speech in Louisiana.

Barack and Michelle Obama at a rally in St Paul, Minnesota, 3 June

Barack and Michelle Obama at a rally in St Paul, Minnesota, 3 June

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But it was Mr Obama's night, as he staked his claim to be nominated by the Democratic Party's national convention in August.

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