Obama’s Victory: Jubilation in Times Square
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The raw sounds of celebration erupted as the words “Obama, President Elect” appeared on the Jumbotrons above Times Square. It was the culmination of an election night thick with anticipation.
Thousands of spectators gathered to witness the election returns, broadcasted live. Cars and buses inched along as drivers slowed to see ABC’s latest numbers. Chants and cheers rose and fell as the winner of each state was called.
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Nothing compared,however, to the emotion that spread over the crowd when Fox News announced Obama’s victory.
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Michelle Nelson, a middle-aged African American woman, buried her head in her daughter’s shoulder and sobbed.
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Around her, a celebration exploded.