Obama Victory: How He Made History

Obama Victory: How He Made History

Key Takeaways • Barack Obama won the presidency, becoming the first Black leader of the United States. • He defeated Republican Sen. John McCain in a close race. • Voters embraced his call for unity and hope. • His win reshaped how Americans saw their country’s future. Obama Victory Breaks New Ground Barack Obama’s rise to president marked a turning point. His win showed that anyone could lead, no matter their background. Moreover, his story ins…

On Nov 4, Barack Obama Became America’s First Black President, Twenty Six Years Back

History was created way back on November 4, 2008 when Senator Barack Obama of Illinois defeated Senator John McCain of Arizona to become the 44th President of the United States—and the first African American elected to the White House. At age 47, the Democrat won 365 electoral votes and nearly 53% of the popular vote, while McCain, 72, secured 173 electoral votes and more than 45% of the vote. Obama’s running mate was Senator Joe Biden of Delawa…