Barack Obama Elected US President
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States — the first African American to hold the office — defeating Republican John McCain with 365 electoral votes. His election, with the campaign motto “Yes We Can,” was seen globally as a transformative moment in American history, drawing massive international enthusiasm. His presidency (2009-2017) grappled with the financial crisis, the ACA, drone warfare, the Iran nuclear deal, and climate policy, ending with the rise of Donald Trump.
- Year: 2008 CE
- Category: Political
