Across the U.S., black and white Americans celebrated Barack Obama's election with tears, the honkin

Описание: (5 Nov 2008) HEADLINE: Jubilation in Harlem following Obama victory
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CAPTION: Across the U.S., black and white Americans celebrated Barack Obama's election with tears, the honking of horns, screams of joy, arms lifted skyward -- and memories of civil rights struggles past. (Nov. 5)
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(New York)
"U S of A baby!"
A night of jubilation in Harlem as the country elects its first African American president.
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When the news broke that Barack Obama had won, people burst out of their homes to celebrate.
Many said it was the best time of their lives.
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Celebrators crowded onto the busy intersection of 125th Street and 7th Avenue, briefly shutting the roadway down, before police got traffic moving again.
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People danced and drummed their way down the sidewalk.
Many paused to reflect.
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(Ted Shaffrey, The Associate Press)
(Harlem)
"A happy night here in Harlem.
Voters took Barack Obama's message of hope and change to heart, and feel their victory is theirs also.
Ted Shaffrey, The Associated Press, Harlem, New York City."

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