On the 4th November 2008, over 140 million American citizens took to the voting booths to vote for Obama as the next President of the United States of America.
This election was an historic event as Obama is the first black American President. When you consider the segregation laws of America during the 1940's - 1960's, you can see how significant the outcome actually is.
The support for Obama was not just on a national scale, but on a global scale as well.
People in Kenya were supporting him through the elections. They were even seen wearing 'Obama' T shirts.
Obama takes control at a very difficult time. There is so much going on in the world right now.
- Wars with Iraq and Afghanistan
- The credit crunch
- Unrest between the US and Russia
- Climate change
Obviously the world will see change now that he is in power. It is just the case of waiting to see if it is change for the better.
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