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What was the historical significance of Barack Obama’s election in 2008

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Answer: On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President of the United States, sparking many celebrations in the United States and around the world. He gained almost 53% of the popular vote and 365 electoral votes.

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The significance was that he became the first black President.
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