From the archives: Barack Obama elected president in 2008

On Nov. 4, 2008, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States. See the moment CBS News projected Obama as the winner of the election followed by his victory speech.
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0:00 Obama declared winner
4:49 Obama victory speech

[@velshock]

It’s truly shocking that the country has gone from that to the scary mess that we have now in such a short time.

[@johnwebb2442]

Because a certain right wing political party hates the idea of diversity and democracy.

[@user-tp5dw4zt1c]

It's just unbelievable, Trump started it cause he was so jealous a black man was elected

[@Thomas-dy5xl]

He was a mess himself 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@47tooter]

Yes , immediately after Obama was rigged as president !

[@JodyBreeze-jb9ig]

Bush incompetence opened the door to Hope and Faith Obama. Well unfortunately Obama brought the backlash of Resentment, Anger and Corruption Trump.

[@jesusbarraza8428]

i was 9 years old & vividly remember sitting on my moms bed watching this on tv trying to translate it for my mom !

[@koaoqa9655]

Aw where you from?

[@korlhorl]

@@koaoqa9655i think he’s from America.

[@beckyhenkel7917]

If it hadn't been for the insecurity and hatred of some, this Man would have accomplished a lot! Thank you Mr President.

[@starbase218]

I remember this. Better days than now. Not just the fact that Obama won, but that there were two respectful, dignified candidates.

[@anthonyagbor1690]

I remember this DAY like it was yesterday. What a historic day! ❤

[@josephmccracken8286]

Yes the WORST day in american history. So bad it was historic. The very first time in my life I was not proud to be an american

[@rjaymolina]

8:11 Love that he actually did work with McCain and enough respect was built between them that he spoke at McCain’s funeral.

[@Marvmoney777]

McCain called Obama and specifically asked him to give a eulogy at his funeral when he knew he was dying. I have a hell of a lot of respect for McCain and Obama 🥲

[@NoahClevinger]

@@Marvmoney777They’re two incredible men and presidential candidates. True class acts.

[@allanbaker1786]

👍🏿

[@Spearca]

McCain also asked George W. Bush to give a eulogy - the other man who had defeated him in an election, the Republican primary of 2000. I believe McCain wanted to send a message that it was possible to respect each other even when we disagree, that political contests within a democracy should not need to make us enemies.

[@ElMaestroGordo]

Even more than 15 years later, this speech is healing and a soothing balm. I do 💝listening to President Obama speak! Always so eloquent and on point. However, this single event made some in America lose their tiny minds! 😂

[@elijahbecon8116]

One of the greatest victory speeches in the history of US politics.

[@docdee770]

Most definitely.

[@josephmccracken8286]

😅😅😅😅 WINK obviously you never seen a trump speech

[@docdee770]

@@josephmccracken8286 Trump's speeches are discombobulated, and full of trash.🗑️

[@Wildcat221]

Such an amazing night!!! Obama was the best president of my lifetime. I’m 32 now. Will never forget him.

[@gerisauls9689]

We were still united at that time. It was a happy time.

[@47tooter]

Exactly ! but Obama changed all that.

[@dthrust9037]

@@47tooterhow did Obama change it?

[@47tooter]

By stoking division ! every time he talked he bashed America ! and every time his husband talked he bashed White people ! Obama had the border open from day 1 also ! To get rid of White people ! He promised to transform America and he meant the color ! Obama poisoned the Govt. with thousands of " Appointee's " ! and that's why we have a corrupt F.B.I. !@@dthrust9037

[@ludger05]

Every progress is met by backlash, that's the night the right wing lost their freaking mind. First edition was the tea party morphed into the MAGA lunacy we see today. We all know why, nativist politics. what!!!! America is becoming too ethnic, we can't have that!!! It's so transparent but they'll tell you that's not the case. The dude walked on eggshells for 8 years and they still managed to demonize him call him out of his name.

[@ludger05]

​@@dthrust9037that's all they have projection.

[@alieudarboe5408]

Yes We Can, Yes We Did! One of, if not, the greatest statesmen of the twenty-first century!

[@africanking787]

One of the greatest speeches! Barack Obama is such a talented orator! Very charismatic!

[@johnwebb2442]

Historic night for the United States in 2008.

[@47tooter]

Rigging a Muslim for president right after 9/11. thanks Soros.

[@stjeremiah]

It’s depressing knowing how much optimism people felt and the last 15 years have been hellish.

[@47tooter]

Since Obama was planted as president.

[@jartrain]

Because he started it lol

[@Someonesaidthis]

Thanks to the right wing..

[@Miguel2013]

The cia put him in power now you can say people elected him? People are deceived and manipulated the feeling of optimism is induced through cia mind control called proyecto mk ultra

[@utzfedericohoeser6809]

@stjeremiah 2017 to 2021 was a nightmare.

[@JessBeautyJunkie]

I came back here to listen to this speech in its entirety. To relive what it was like in that moment. It never gets any less remarkable.

[@NoahClevinger]

Truly one of the most significant moments in American history. And I don’t say that lightly.

[@keithmartins3901]

Still lives fresh in my mind.

[@docdee770]

He's an incredible orator. He forever inspires me whenever I listen to him speak.

[@DanielleA2023]

One of America's greatest moments greatest Presidents & greatest first ladies 💟 Vote 💙 2024

[@jetblackfox]

One of the greatest nights of my life.

[@47tooter]

The greatest fright in my life.

[@pedroamador1991]

My mom and I watched this live and we just lost it. I was 17 and couldn't vote yet but Barack Obama was and will always be my president.

[@JohnathanAyala]

It's so sad how we have fallen and divided in our nation today.

[@Teeyah2]

This NEVER gets old!!! 2024

[@FWtravels]

We went from that to trump 😭

[@Thomas-dy5xl]

I feel sorry for you if you think Obama did a better job than Trump. Get out of your feelings and wake up🤦🏽‍♂️

[@47tooter]

It's racism dude, @@Thomas-dy5xl

[@Brad02526]

We were better off under Obama and Trump, Biden not so much.

[@AidanHutchinson-wncp3po]

@@Brad02526Biden and Obama have had way better presidencies under almost every metric. Republican presidents are historically a joke since the 80s, especially Trump. Facts over feelings

[@gtworldzhd4137]

@@Thomas-dy5xl…

[@gachaboy5674]

What an earth moving victory.

[@setsom2857]

When America was united, and hate was smothered.

[@claires1177]

I remember that night and the unity of our people. Listening to his speech again and thinking how could our country be where it is now?

[@Nat_onYT]

When life was good

[@overtonnyirenda5408]

I recited this whole speech on my junior secondary school graduation speech. Everyone was surprised that i said a speech that was contrary to the ceremony. But i wanted them to know that a poor child like myself whose family never made it to high school became the first person to attend a graduation.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

I remeber PResident Obama being elected. I was to naive at the time to understand the significance. I'm so happy this man was President. My sister struggles with depression, if not for Medicaid, I'm not sure how she would've gotten the medication she needed. Thank you, President Obama, for helping my sister.

[@chboy80]

I remembered this historic night so clearly, and it was right in the middle of a severe financial crisis at that time.

[@JudyFayLondon]

I always enjoy listening to his speech.

[@shivaumesh1129]

Watching this speech in 2024, I’m shocked how we went from a President like Obama who spoke with thought and humility to Trump who is terribly petty and disrespectful to anyone who doesn’t share his views

[@carolynwestlake7670]

What happened? I really can’t understand it😢

[@gerryatriesilke]

Both Men where great as Presidents, both had moral, degnity and wisdom... how could America become that worse and weak inside? I wish we could turn back Time...

[@stacytrowell6890]

I'm sitting here watching this speech in 2024, and balling my eyes out how we took two steps backwards after him to one step forward with Biden and, some Americans don't want to keep moving forward!! They should run this speech on national tv daily as a reminder before the election in Nov!!!

[@sarahseifert8516]

I was 4 years old in a Subarb of Chicago, and grew up with the best president ever. YES WE CAN!!

[@user-tc7fb2pb6j]

Its was special nite hard to forget will go down to history book forever

[@russporter7331]

I wish he could run for president again.

[@nicholasbeauchamp1440]

Does this bring anyone else to tears just thinking back on better days?

[@SteveWillisIII]

I love that man. Last guy to supermajority, win indiana and NC, make MT and MO COMPETITIVE

[@SteveWillisIII]

The man said 'we just got montana and missouri recently, ill go for indy and nc

[@talkingfans7231]

Wooowww❤

[@busterbrown446]

What a wonderful night. Unfortunately, some of our fellow citizens lost their minds that night. Which led to the awful place we're at in 2023.

[@47tooter]

Why was it wonderful ? Because it was a Black man ? Racist much ?

[@47tooter]

Obama got us into this awful place !

[@Cherrioke]

Exactly this. They wanted to make sure we never have this happen again.

[@scotttet5223]

Obama is a kind of my president ❤❤❤

[@olawaleatobatele4116]

YOU'RE BLESS WITH KNOWLEDGE

[@Cherrioke]

Too bad republicans majority congress made sure he couldn’t implement the things he wanted to, that would have helped make this country more equitable. We got the ultimate “overcorrection” with the burnt and crispy unofficial McDonald’s mascot that succeeded him.

[@edsonmorais5025]

Faz muita falta nesses tempos

[@blueshawll]

I cry every time. Love you President Obama.

[@47tooter]

I feel like crying when I see he is president too.

[@nwezetx1]

​@@47tooterSo does your mother when she sees your face.

[@HugeStupidMoron]

@@47tootersnowflake

[@123brownjames]

A day in history 🇺🇸

[@megslynnandrade]

I remember sitting in a hotel room in LA, my brother's had gone food shopping since we were gonna be there for a while and we didn't want to eat out every meal. We all had Obama tops on, I had broken 8 bones the week before trying to see Obama at the last Rally he held in Colorado, we were warned to make the trip to get food fast because it was election night, and the hotel was near Hollywood boulevard. My brother's decided that because I was on cruches and in a boot I would stay behind. I was told to call if the election was called before they got back. I was in the middle of getting things unpacked and ready for the next day when they called it. I started to cry because of how big this was for the Minority community because my brothers and I are part of that community. I called my parents first, we cried, I then called my brother's and said they needed to hurry because they called the election, I could hear people in the background what did she just say, did she say they called the election, my brother was like yeah she just said that, everyone hushed up and my brother was like ok tell us, who won, I only said 1 word,Obama it got loud. I was like guys you gotta hurry I can already hear the Helicopters.

[@user-kk9nf6sq9d]

World celebrity 🎉❤we shall always miss this first family.. love them

[@Reprisal-qv8me]

I was 14 years old when Obama was elected, I'm 29 now with 2 kids how how scary it feels right now

[@annmarieadams7173]

Now ten years later, the "security detail" that arrived with him in New Britain is still with Ann Marie Mesquitta-Obama (First Lady Annie Obama) who was seated at The White House. Annie Obama was in Avon, CT and brought to Windsor, CT. Why?!

[@ronniekleinlangenhorst2287]

Why am I crying😢

[@johntillotson4254]

He's so honorable talking about Senator McCain the way he does

[@MrJimheeren]

Look at all those digital cameras. Not a single phone in sight. And this was only 16 years ago

[@danielduodeh9443]

One the greatest day of my life thank God I was alive to witness such

[@MsMs-vc5pf]

Thanks tone

[@Beautiful_Disaster28]

One of the best day ever ❤❤❤

[@47tooter]

The day America Died.

[@47tooter]

He is still hurting the Country, everyday.@@david_yordanov

[@AidanHutchinson-wncp3po]

@@47tootercultist

[@user-mo7me9bl7n]

Take action

[@goesinevent]

Obama was such a huge advancement to America, that we had to take a step back from all this innovation just to let people breathe. 30 years from now we will see how 2008 was as important as the Civil War or World War II.

[@narekv3251]

I remember crying at night watching this live. Respect also to John McCain. The good old times when no matter who wins, was going to be a good president. How Republicans went from McCain to Trump ? - 180%.

[@thegreencouchshow4029]

What went wrong. From this significant change to the mess we have now with Trump ran GOP

[@shahadathossein1745]

CBS love for❤

[@OscarPerez-xn2pm]

Good video.

[@keithhart3689]

This man is 300 0 times smarter, and 3000 time more human than Trump

[@MuppetCore]

1:19 “This is the fastest rise to the presidency in over 100 years.” Trump: “Hold my escalator.”

[@user-cz6zr3nx3i]

queremos genet buena señor barak obama en mexico sea del pais que usted crea conbeniente por la salud y paz america

[@olawaleatobatele4116]

VERY AMAZING CONGRATULATIONS BRO ❤

[@allamericannative]

One of Many Greatest Accomplishments of American History.💙🇺🇲

[@michellebermingham2350]

Wait isn't election day nov 5th?

[@geethamavilageetha6308]

🙏🙏🙏

[@SteveWillisIII]

Big w

[@user-cz6zr3nx3i]

recordemos que en elpedir esta el dar el ser expresor y ser escuhante nos conlleva a una vida mejor

[@mariyainbaraj4388]

🙏🔴

[@Marceyboy1]

Hello Chicago!!!! Acknowledge ME!!!! sorry had to do that 😂

[@olawaleatobatele4116]

CONGRATULATIONS AND WAITING FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND PROMISES ❤LOVE YOU

[@olawaleatobatele4116]

Congratulations ❤and

[@olawaleatobatele4116]

DON'T HAVE, BOTH APPRECIATED U. FROM OLAWALE ATOBATELE. 6O42

[@olawaleatobatele4116]

JUST AMAZING GRACE INDEED ❤LOVE AMERICA

[@thomasdeturk5142]

15 years later

[@michaelOB1986]

Went to the portrait gallery a couple of years ago and the line of black people to take a picture along side President Obamas portrait moved me to tears. I hope we have another President like this in our lifetime

[@muhooziemmanuel2010]

Now this is a victory speech

[@honeyspur]

My one true President!

[@Thomas-dy5xl]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bholasahani7591]

आते है नसीबो के लिये जीवन का आकार तो खिलते है हसी का अल्फ़ाज बनके छाया मखमल की तरह खुशी तो बहारो की तरह मिलतें है हसी का मिजाज जो सादगी से भी खूबिया रहा तो कायदा की तरह भी आते है जीवन मे जितने अरमान फिर भी रहा जो रन्ग तो महफिल की तरह खिलते है खुशी का अन्दाज

[@braulio8087]

We need to make America great again!!!! This is America, people!!!! YES WE CAN!!!

[@farhiaismail1984]

Beautiful diamond family Obama family lovely ❤❤❤❤❤

[@denismasiga]

Still watching this in 2024

[@bhimsenthapa3431]

🙏🇺🇲Obma🇳🇵

[@itsatimocracy]

Still overwhelmingly emotional

[@naomiedhaity7517]

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I got home from school followed by the fresh smell of baked cookies. Mind you for family, that’s a special occasion. I walk in the house and find my parents in the back patio so excited. “I’m like what’s going on?” They go, “Obama is president!!!!” We celebrated that night and were so happy.

[@georgemarathonthara4975]

My Dear Hon'ble President & the First Lady, Good morning! Happy Tuesday! I wish you a wonderful and successful day! Thank you so much, and may God bless you all abundantly!

[@Marioneedshead]

I’m sad I’m very sad I will miss Barack Obama and I will miss yemen

[@tddrogers98]

This election got me excited about politics. It’s sad to think how far we have strayed from this moment. In hindsight we may have had progress too quickly, without Obama there is no president trump

[@Thomas-dy5xl]

President Trump did more the country than Obama ever did! It's just this weak society can't see past their emotions and get brainwashed by mainstream media.

[@stevenmarrero9190]

This was the beginning of something special.. we all very much miss president Obama

[@hansmarheim7620]

From the time the USA was a democracy.

[@jessicaloree9033]

How did we go from this to THIS???....🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙎‍♀️

[@johntillotson4254]

What a great man and family

[@jessgarc-sd6oh]

And ever since then the country has spiraled out of control

[@TGreen89]

Not under him. Try again.

[@pkizzy8325]

thank you@@TGreen89

[@47tooter]

Wrong ! Obama has caused all this racial division and Transgender crap ! Obama started many Wars and is hurting the Country from day 1 of his rigged presidency.@@TGreen89

[@seric4546]

Yes Sir, Barack Obama's election was one of the worst things to ever happen to this country.

[@deniseeugene1852]

The world loved and respected Obama more than we did. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@kirkbell384]

History

[@user-lj3qw6ro3j]

🙏🧑‍🎄👌

[@Muhammaddavid-sl9qg]

Paling tinggi Saya try India afrikatis ini dipalembang ini makanya Saya tahu semua isi Indonesia sama hartanya

[@user-lh9qo3qf7s]

Barak Obama gret lidar Mun sarve,

[@seric4546]

Does anyone know if Michelle was ever made proud of her country for a second time?