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People behind the election of Obama

While Barack Obama made history becoming the first African American to win the presidency, the black vote was only part of his victory story. He relied on support from many others. Here's an interactive look at people from groups that backed him in particularly large numbers in California.
Schoolchildren read letters to Obama

Fourth-grade students at Helen Carr Castello Elementary School in Elk Grove read their letters to President-elect Barack Obama.
Donors to the Presidential Inaugural Committee
President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration committee has disclosed the names of all donors giving $200 or more. Search for donors in our interactive database.
Inauguration gallery
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See all the excitement of Washington's big day in our photo gallery. |
Obama Inauguration on Twitter








