President-elect Barack Obama, his daughters Sasha and Malia, and wife Michelle waved to supporters last night in Chicago's Grant Park.
(Jason Reed/Reuters)
Historic victory
Obama elected nation's first African-American president in a romp; McCain falters on GOP terrain; Democrats increase clout in Congress
President-elect Barack Obama, his daughters Sasha and Malia, and wife Michelle waved to supporters last night in Chicago's Grant Park.
(Jason Reed/Reuters)
CHICAGO - Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the 44th president of the United States and the nation's first black commander in chief yesterday, his triumph ushering in an era of profound political and social realignment in America. (Full article: 1436 words)
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