AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: Obama & the Election of 2008 (Day 308/309)

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Obama’s First Inauguration, Wikimedia Commons

In the historic election of 2008, Barack Obama, a senator from Illinois, secured the Democratic Party's nomination for president, becoming the first African American to do so. 

How They Voted, Pew Research

Obama's candidacy energized millions of Americans, particularly young people and minorities disillusioned by the Bush administration and the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

McCain and Bush, Wikimedia Commons

He faced off against Republican nominee John McCain, a senator from Arizona, in a closely watched and highly contested race marked by unprecedented voter turnout.

Election of 2008, 270 to Win

Ultimately winning a decisive victory, Obama’s inauguration in January 2009 marked a historic moment in American history, symbolizing the nation's progress toward racial equality. 

Obama's presidency was defined by landmark legislative achievements, including the Affordable Care Act, however, he also faced significant challenges, such as the global financial crisis and partisan gridlock in Congress. 

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