Raw Video: Barack Obama's 2008 acceptance speech

[@jlei1995]

You see how Obama and McCain speak of each other? Thats how candidates should be. We might all have different opinions and beliefs, but respect should be something we all should believe in.

[@BIGGS1]

Would you consider yourself left wing or right wing?

[@bluesky-pb9di]

That's because mc cain was a traitor.

[@DCSTARMAN]

@@BIGGS1 american wing. That's whats important

[@tauranp6092]

Exactly!... Rest in peace Mcain!... What a peice of shit Trump is, bad mouthing him after he died... Mcain was an intergrationist as well as a war hero. Trump is the ANTI-CHRIST?

[@pain6832]

@@tauranp6092 nope not hot or popular

[@Kirbyle7]

I'm not even an American and I feel United listening to Obama

[@gmssahouli8900]

Me as well 💯

[@sianchetty1361]

Bless you, Kirby, I also come to hear this great man's speech. Otherwise I will weep oil I can't rep anymore tears.xx

[@vinerscott]

Kirby Le absolutely spot on!

[@crashpal]

he at least tried to.

[@arafahmed477]

Same here

[@emilymccann80]

How far we've fallen away from this united moment.

[@Binaryman15]

Yeah. We will get it back.

[@GQXLII]

@@Binaryman15great response!

[@Poppyplaytime303]

Conservatives love ruining the united.

[@anitasubramans]

Life is a cycle and we will be good once again.

[@a.wgilbert5001]

Get rid of trump and maga..

[@kawaikamikamica6936]

Who is still watching this Powerful speech in the midst of Covid -19 April 2020...

[@adeodatusludan]

I

[@themeadowmae]

me :,(

[@quasarone3083]

Shut the fuck up

[@tahleeazzopardi9062]

@@lurking_wyrm haha same

[@knitwearmississippi6361]

Champion Joe Biden.

[@caustinmois]

It was nice to have a president who could speak eloquently.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

FUCK I miss it.

[@narata1541]

I agree. Trump has to have someone translate Obama's speech to him because there were too many words with more than two syllables.

[@KoasterKid95]

It's nice now to have a president who doesn't bend over and let the rest of the world screw us time and time again. But yeah, its great when a president can speak eloquently LMAO

[@WizardWank3r]

caustinmois agreed. It’s sad people actually hate this dude

[@hinatamasaki9991]

Live Large Yeah, so true! I 100% believe that you can inspire anybody by just saying what he said. Oh, also, don't you remember? Trump can't even read/pronounce some words that was pre-written. (I hate saying Trump, but better than appeasing him by saying president.)

[@Evil.Totoro]

What a moment in history. This man is pure class, positivity and optimism.

[@jamesb6857]

Yeah.

[@bolontoyo]

Also a child killer and war criminal, but yeah.

[@The_SniperCam]

@@bolontoyowhere the FUCK did you pull that first one out of? Your ass?

[@YTW-rw6pr]

​@@bolontoyocomes in the job description unfortunately

[@elbochie5046]

Pure con man

[@danmorse2002]

I come here and watch this to make myself feel better. Best moment in my life.

[@travisstoffs3810]

It sure helps in the current political climate.

[@lesleyfisher4812]

same here

[@imperialduran]

Daniel Morse me too😪

[@peggysimpson7605]

I relive a dream come true. Spectacular time in American history.

[@hammerhead5234]

@@travisstoffs3810 , what do we have now ??? I want to break my tv after looking at this. I miss 44.

[@Heebee_jeebeas]

I remember my dad waking me up and screaming, “Obama won!” I was only nine so I sleepily nodded my head and went back to sleep. Today, I’m watching his speech as a 22 year old and I have chills.

[@hopeimoh4208]

You are Ghanaian.lovely

[@tajudeenyemiajuwon2494]

You are not alone and I still watch this on my phone every once a while. It was and still is priceless.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? AMWF CHINESE

[@vsheelamanipathmavathivsfacebo]

Very good morning to the world family and friends with your family account number 3759

[@abdurahmanabdulgadire5640]

You're right

[@bendicarlo5116]

this has to be on one of the greatest political speeches of all time. Weather you liked the man or not no one can argue he was one of the best public speakers/ speech givers of all time

[@chrismoneystl]

Facts

[@fran5407]

Possibly one of best orators in american history

[@gorevt]

Goosebumps 😊

[@megandunklin6147]

The fact no one booed when Obama mention John McCain just shows how much respect that administration had

[@hickyxnicky411]

So true

[@tomshea8382]

It's still a great accomplishment (one of many) that they handled the whole "McCain served, I didn't" thing so well that it was barely an issue.

[@gorevt]

Rip John ... What a campaign

[@KobaAM]

Couldn’t say the same for the crowd at McCains concession speech when he mentioned Obama. Disgusting. Those fuckers were just waiting for scumbag like Trump to come along and play to their toxic instincts

[@Iceify_]

It goes to show how the rise of social media tore us apart.

[@manuelarreola2334]

I'm Mexican American, I woke up my kids to witness this historic moment. They were 12 and 13 at the time. I told them , they no longer had any excuse to not be all they could be. He may not have done everything he wanted to do, because of a republican senate, or what ever other reason, but he is still the most inspiring president we have ever had . At the time, my kids didn't understand why I would wake them up in a school night for this , but now they are voting age and they have actually thanked me for not letting them miss out on history. Obama will always be our president!!

[@MsWatchdog]

Absolutely my friend, tell your children and your grandchildren when you have them how important it is to vote and what this means when you don't, here in the UK the BAME people here didn't go out to vote, and what they ended up with was a far-right member of Parliament, hence the reason as to why for us who are immigrants of children of immigrants need to go out and vote no matter what

[@Kchick92]

Both my parents as hard working immigrants made sure I a middle schooler was aware of this beautiful historic event. We watch this entire thing together and celebrated. 💙

[@maggiemcdonald2265]

The video please

[@swimers100]

This made me tear up! 😭

[@simplymarvelous4983]

Biden your up next!

[@Danny-wv8ec]

Fuck me US politics took a nose dive with Trump.

[@mrtoxictnd2381]

I was praying for Freedom last night 💔

[@Alex-Mex]

Seriously 😢

[@Zytharis]

Yeah, hopefully someday we can return to sanity

[@10man10]

I miss the days when our leader inspired us rather than divided us. We fell off folks.

[@ssglopezvm]

Still inspired by this good Man in 2019, our greatest President!

[@marialopes3510]

He is saying that Obama is still inspiring, chill

[@samuelrs5138]

Ebb and flow..... nothing lasts forever, neither good nor bad.

[@DrDee-xv8bh]

@bbc What has Trump done for us so far? And don't say, a "Booming Economy", because it can be proven that the Great Recession ended while Obama was in office and has been surging ever since.

[@tauranp6092]

Big time!!!. Times have changed, people haven't ( some people)... Justice and equality just scares the shit out of (some people)!...

[@zara1736]

Wether you like him or not, this was one of the most power and influential speeches of all time.

[@erickimani9357]

True

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

I'm not a fan of obama or trump. I do however miss this sort of composure our former president would bring when he spoke. Undoubtedly this is one of the most historical speeches in my lifetime. I will never forget how this made me witnessing this historical moment on a school night.. Whether he was or wasn't a great president is for history to decided. He was/is the greatest public speaker of our time though.

[@henrylechmere5042]

I agree, it's that undeniable

[@foreverblessed6443]

I hate comments that start off like that, whether you like him or not like what the fuck. If the complement isn't genuine don't give it at all.

[@rda6481]

I’m actually here after after I heard on Fox News that this one of the greatest speeches.

[@allinegonzalez6724]

I still remember that night in Grant park. So much joy & tears. Strangers hugging each other, you could feel the love.

[@ronee2479]

If you watching this while they elect the president in 2020 your cool

[@mo11ywhor3-6]

tru

[@giannisantetokounmpo9917]

dang im a bit early

[@NakedSageAstrology]

I am not cool, I Am MRS.NESBIT!

[@albertnyakundi6756]

Here as Georgia and Pennsylvania is being flipped 😂😂😂

[@JL-ox5qv]

Yes maan

[@giuliacroce9680]

I was a teenage Italian girl when I first listened to his translated speech, not knowing one day I will become a citizen of the United Stated of America. In these 10 + years, I’ve pursued my American dream. You are missed, Obama.

[@charlielongmire7333]

2

[@wyd_frozty]

Come on if you aren't already here! tRump isn't America nor what we stand for.

[@livingstoneonyango759]

We miss him too as a brother whose background is Kenya.

[@tauranp6092]

You go girl!

[@mutebibrian1382]

God bless u

[@matthew4329]

And 16 years later, look what happened. YOU HAD THE CHANCE, AMERICA.

[@kelsieolsen4702]

I’m watching this Nov 8 2024 and 😭😭😭

[@scottkidder9046]

America has always been messy and a bit divided. What has happened since is a reality check and the consequences of unregulated sectors of technology and media. The question is how to learn and get back to this while still having the technology available. America will have to change again, the question is how while not leaving anyone behind. There’s so much cynicism and bitterness towards the US and it’s nice to have this as a reminder that we’ve seen this before and we can overcome it.

[@Dakid015]

The history books will exalt this man. One of the most important and influential presidents in US history.

[@aidanbalderose9165]

@Ginjah Bread it's a figure of speech you goon

[@baracklenton255]

@Ginjah Bread no no

[@Dirk-van-den-Berg]

Please make room on Mount Rushmore.

[@marcopolob3113]

@porange orange III waaah orange man go unemployed waaaah

[@s4gr_n0s3y]

Love him or hate him, you gotta admit this speech was really powerful and inspiring

[@albertnyakundi6756]

If you are here to Celebrate the flipping of Georgia and Pennsylvania, you are a legend

[@albertnyakundi6756]

✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@greenlime1997]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@theophellusmvicha2038]

oh yes

[@sidielriyan1133]

Yes i am ❤️

[@Echoesoftimelover]

I guess I’m a legend

[@dioneypintor3998]

We truly don’t know how happy we are until we are no more.

[@blessbythelord23]

If you're here to listen to what a real president sounds like after four years, then you're in the right place!

[@adamzindani2019]

Watching this while Trump packing his shiiiit

[@mamadoudiallo7874]

Indeed fam

[@amina9935]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@Mark-sd5jk]

Biden sounded solid today, Him and Kamala are going to be great

[@pricklypineapple1336]

@@Mark-sd5jk for sure

[@niparri4187]

The respect to McCain during the speech, such class.. what a difference to the tangerine things in the WH now..😢

[@siltstrider6812]

wonder who humiliated Hillary more, Obama here or Trump. Tangerine for 2024!! so maybe we don't have another world war.

[@tinkruhoberec8981]

​@@RealColonelSanders He has a tan, if he willingly tans himself and parades around like that on the streets people can call him tangerine, orange, or whatever. Its not insulting his race, but commenting on his apperance lol.

[@vagabondwiz]

Listen to how he speaks about unity, about his opponent, about his team. Not about himself. That's leadership. Basic leadership skills, but we live in times where we need reminders of these basics.

[@leonghray]

That story starting at 13:20 always gets me. Historic moment cherished by great speaker.

[@jasonwilliams5945]

Gives me chills. Such a great man.

[@jzj2212]

Jason Williams thank you Jason

[@twmax6525]

Who killed innocent brown families and built the cages Trump uses. Yeah, what a guy.

[@Basedapple]

@@twmax6525 go back to playing fornite child.

[@twmax6525]

@@Basedapple Go back to worshipping sanctimonious, stuck up, pandering, tone deaf, corrupt, warmongering, hypocritical, do nothing democrats at their alter.

[@daffodil815]

@@twmax6525 go play Roblox dumb ass kid

[@mag12111m]

Went from this to Adin Ross shoutouts on the podium

[@Popsfresh]

And Nelk boys

[@yunawrld]

where’d it all go wrong

[@nicholasmeshak9673]

This man was one of the greatest president in history... I love listening to his speeches till this day

[@joedale1696]

you need to edit that to say one of the worst, cause you know he was.

[@renegade9777]

@@joedale1696 rent free, get a life.

[@EddieOConnor_]

Anti-British Presidents? Yeah, he was.

[@Iceify_]

Nah he was a Mid president. He really wasn’t that great despite his speeches.

[@toonspade4646]

@@Iceify_were you even born yet during this speech? You’re too young. You didn’t get to experience an Obama presidency as an adult. You wouldn’t know if he was mid or not.

[@Arctic_Dude]

I'm Norwegian, and in these insane times, it feels good to see an intelligent leader. What the hell is going on in the US these days?

[@niparri4187]

😩🙈 emberrasing!

[@michellesmith9256]

Lol.

[@charlesdonawayiii3396]

coolermaster706 We dont even know tbh 😂🤦🏾‍♂️ it’s a circus

[@kitty-vk8ic]

I know

[@oats6452]

He broke the American political paradigm. By striking at the core of the hearts of the vast majority of Americans, he ushered in the collapse of the Democrat and Republican parties. Our heart hasn't changed and what we're going through is the right and left figuring out how to reorient themselves after such a catastrophic shock. He awoke the populous, now different groups are trying to direct it as a revolution, regain control for the elites, or destroy the system outright. We've been here before. It looks chaotic and violent... that's how birth is. It's a beautiful but messy process.

[@TheAlmightyBassist]

I was 12 when Obama won. There will never be a candidate like him ever again. Nobody could ever be as motivating as he was.

[@onemanarmysswampparty]

he can rot in hell 😂

[@joshweiner8322]

10 years ago tonight... crazy.

[@gfl1312]

For real! I can't believe time flies by so fast, sir!

[@Myaccount914]

Damn!

[@whiteisgreat7843]

Poor snowflake

[@dopdrop8998]

White Is great How does this comment make them a snowflake? Please elaborate.

[@azanulbizar12]

@@dopdrop8998 Trumpist Retardicans don’t know how to elaborate, they just insult XD

[@GalilHDD]

I watched this live back in the day

[@hsiwow8zgg]

Ayy

[@celticcheetah6371]

Me too. My mum got pretzels and wine and we cried.

[@said822]

Flex

[@lightyagami351]

I cast my first vote for Barack Obama and I've never had a moments regret.

[@laurak5196]

Me too. I'll never forget the tears of happiness. With my daughter, then 17.

[@FredyGarciaVillavicencio]

Watching him deliver this speech was electrifying! I was a freshman in college and my roommates and friends in our floor jumped and run down the hallways yelling Obama Obama Obama! It was the first time we all voted. He’ll forever be our president!

[@lavive3101]

Watching this speech in 2020 and crying 😭😭🥺 I miss him

[@leanneharvey927]

Same...cried tears of joy when he was elected, now just sadness...friends and I do hope Michele will run one day, that's how it should be❤

[@小欢欢-o9i]

Me，too

[@MichaelJ44]

Name 10 good things he done as president

[@janicesmith5050]

Me too!

[@irvinquijano]

me too. i am crying hard lol. barack the best ever and now it's turn for my nigga joe biden .

[@jimme1982]

Still one of the best speakers ever.

[@evanmaguire2280]

Him and Reagan, sheer class

[@emekaokoro5877]

I am a Nigerian and I watched this speech live on DStv in 2008 at 2am in the morning and since then I have watched and listened to the speech for more than hundred times,it gives me hope and strength when I need it,and what ability does this incredible man has to summarize 100 years of American history in a few inspirational words,

[@winardiewong9202]

you can see how people stares at him with awe for what he is going to say. every bit of speech he said gives a sense of hope and they make the people felt engaged to his great vision of a great country.

[@goldenlight1922]

Gay?

[@atidepeinnocent]

hello how are you doing

[@RedBar3D]

The fact that Trump was elected after Obama though, that says something. I don't live in the US, so take what I say with a grain of salt, but I imagine that still, even after electing a democrat, having to pay tens of thousands of dollars for healthcare each year and having to struggle each month to make ends meet, has something to do with it. If you guys fix that, I think the likelihood of another Trump is reduced significantly. That's requires a vision, and unfortunately, I don't feel like Biden brings that to the table. I get sad whenever I think of what the world would have looked like, had Bernie Sanders won in 2016 or 2020.

[@spirgtudsrubec7776]

@@RedBar3D You are correct, and It doesn't matter how great a speaker or speech might be, they are just words and bear no resemblance to action or reality.

[@iluvu.6161]

I miss him as president

[@VeritasForceUSA]

I voted for him and I don't. Fuck obama.

[@VeritasForceUSA]

@Candy West No we all don't. I even voted for him once. Trump > 0bama

[@Kasmuller]

@@VeritasForceUSA Fuck trump

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

TrumpForce:MAGA trump is nothing short of a racist, bigoted, illiterate moron.

[@driff7146]

@@CymruEmergencyResponder Are you dumb? He is not racist. He never did or said anything racist. Bigot? Really? That word is so overused and it gets nowhere. Do you even know what illiterate means? You are just another stupid dumbocrat voter.

[@charlesmbayah1818]

Still get goosebumps to this day. Everytime I feel down, I watch this speech.

[@wicked39]

Don't change

[@johnsolomon2481]

Why am I crying, I’m not even American.

[@Caro9515]

Same

[@VansangluraVanchhawng]

Me too bruh. Me too.

[@schalkerleiden]

Same here

[@schalkerleiden]

@Jo ich doch nicht 👀

[@schalkerleiden]

@Jo jess. sis is werri korrekt

[@pearlbarrameda4416]

"I will listen to you, specially if we disagree."

[@WraysCustoms]

He kept that promise tbh

[@skinfaceOfficial]

I remember i was in kenya class 6 he was celebreted

[@lancecolis]

Had to watch this again to lift my spirits after seeing this years result🥲

[@jthomas420]

Sadly this was in the past

[@kelsieolsen4702]

Same 😭

[@Zytharis]

Yep 🥲

[@davidgriffin1267]

Two steps forward, one step back. We'll get there. Yes we can.

[@ChristyD_RN]

I miss dignity and class. I have to venture here to remind myself it still exist.

[@georgeanjorin1280]

lol

[@craigmarshall5280]

Your comment is amazing and I love it, can we be friends if you don’t mind? 😂😂😂

[@jorisjonathanschuurmanhess968]

2019 and i'm watching this, hoping that better days will come.

[@naomidelday6167]

I'm watching from Scotland hoping the same for my country

[@vinerscott]

Joris Jonathan Schuurman Hess absolutely 100% agree with you & I’m watching in Wales 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lesliewolfe7643]

Me too

[@trinitylivingston1286]

I hope so too but it has to get worse for it to get better.

[@user_fake]

Belguim here..same feeling

[@kimslau]

Re-listening to this Victory speech AGAIN. Powerful! Out of this world!

[@frankdeanda8908]

I remember I was in elementary on a school night, as I was already in bed when my mom came into to my room excited and told me that our country just a elected a black man. The life of every minority was never the same. 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪

[@tauranp6092]

GOD IS AWESOME!*

[@michellesmith9256]

Frank DeAnda I definetly think it changed something in most people of color here for the positive. The racist backlash was so disheartening.

[@tobylee6456]

Always an amazing speech to listen to, even after so many years.

[@maverick6775]

李你怎么样？

[@tobylee6456]

@@maverick6775 Hi.

[@eberckleybanks2675]

His charisma, the ability to talk without reading, the ability to identify the tiniest effort and pain put in by small to mighty to build a great nation makes him outstanding.

[@sulamwinner6204]

The comment section of this speech should be active forever, so that we can comeback when we lose our way, when we feel down and need a little bit of hope. That way we can pay our gratitude for this LEGEND!!!

[@betsygraham386]

wooow

[@craigmarshall5280]

Your comment is amazing and I love it, can we be friends if you don’t mind? 😂😂😂

[@kholekamkhize4264]

Amen I love this ❤

[@emeriscottii409]

I'm listening for this exact reason.

[@debbiepotgieter1740]

The most beautiful acceptance speech I have ever heard!, a man so humble and sincere!

[@rikitotonui744]

Barack should get another chance and go into Guinness books of records. Americans should consider this seriously.

[@atidepeinnocent]

hello how are you doing

[@youtube-dotcom]

nope, this is his grant park victory speech, not like his acceptance speech which was at like invesco field

[@masterspark9880]

As an Australian, this makes me feel proud to be an American

[@Djdjdgfi]

Return on your kangourou country

[@jacobhill5756]

@@Djdjdgfi ?

[@goldenlight1922]

?

[@Mario_bland]

Hey, they both start with a, eh?

[@georgiathxm]

REALLLLLL

[@MrAnm6789]

listening to this speech today November 1, 2020 and its just as inspiring as when I first heard it back in 2008. I love you President Barack Obama.

[@nearther5581]

@Kapil Sharma ..no he's Kenyan.......

[@Gabethetitan]

​@KapilSingh410born in hawaii but had siblings and a dad in kenya

[@Gabethetitan]

@KapilSingh410 oh also his moms from kansas

[@cheikhna1947]

The world is still listening to this in 2023 even if the racists from america wants to make us forget what is a good president in the USA ^^

[@tchelaa6894]

19th March 2023 Re-watching this and crying just like I did the first time because of the amount of hope I get just listening to this man speak. He speaks and you see a better tomorrow, a better future, nations getting better, uplifting moments, and things changing for the better. This speech is not only inspirational to the American people but to every individual out here who needs hope to keep moving.

[@7sukuyomi]

If your watching this in 2020 because of biden/trump campaign, your a legend

[@rapha45]

my mannn :)

[@Jonathan-ob5mx]

Sleepy joe...A communist traitor

[@dutdut2.059]

Jonathan and trump is a fascist traitor. Hardly a good choice

[@Jonathan-ob5mx]

@@dutdut2.059 have you seen the Hunter Biden emails?

[@marcoswang5034]

Would you shut up, man? hahaha

[@mikemyers62637]

“I will listen to you, especially when we disagree” That’s what a real Leader would say.

[@hd4368]

If you watch this in 2024...hard to believe. Optimism, respect, solidarity...gone.

[@MetalAsiaInc]

I'm not even American, but listening to this gives me hope. And I'm watching this in 2019!!!

[@leogordon9787]

Wow! A president who spoke eloquently???

[@stephennjuguna5837]

am proud because his roots hails in my country krenya

[@Cassper11]

I’m Australian, and I’ve only ever been to Indonesia, never been to the States, and I still watch this in 2024 when I’m having a bad day. Greatest speech of our time

[@Reggie-fn2se]

You're awesome!

[@Reggie-fn2se]

I'm having a bad day.. I came here for my inspiration Right now as well.... You know something lol, blessings!!!

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

I don't know why I literally choke up and tear when ever I here the audience echo back ...YES We Can.....

[@chumpeachy]

I know what you mean. We so need a leader to inspire us that we can overcome the odds.

[@gerlymaisonable8926]

That phrase is so powerful! Our strength is in our unity as a country! Together “yes we can”l!”

[@shxh1n137]

I was too young to understand how much of a good time this was but now I understand and the world became this...

[@richardlzzz2519]

What a moment in history. Miss the age of respectful politics.

[@awilliams4755]

Some people was expecting this guy to do magic. What this guy did was show that any kid that the world is theres and they can be anything if they work hard no matter there race, religion sexuality or disability.

[@DanielVargas-pz8so]

What he did was ruin this country!

[@claytron3000]

Daniel Vargas we’re more divided than ever and it’s NOT because of President Obama. Just listen to how Obama graciously shows admiration for his opponent (Senator McCain) and the sacrifices he has made for our country. Juxtapose that to President Trump attacking everyone on the campaign trail and while holding office.

[@Michael-xi9nb]

@@DanielVargas-pz8so Right yeah, after everything Bush had done, HE ruined the country!

[@brandiholt8695]

Enough said, he is Muslim, he is racist and he hates America and its Israeli allies

[@elipeter7242]

How high are you right now?

[@BoutiqueTiger]

My dad dragged me here as an 8 year old and I didn’t know what was going on but it felt good

[@gerrytushh]

Great. Now you know you witness to the greatest history in recent memory.

[@jamesokot4151]

A great president!!!

[@Basedapple]

@@jamesokot4151 not just a great president but THEE BEST PRESIDENT.

[@BoutiqueTiger]

@@Basedapple I honestly hate him, he’s a war criminal.

[@Basedapple]

@@BoutiqueTiger WHAT?

[@shadmankabir9202]

Who's here after Trump's rambling and incoherent acceptance speech ?

[@aaron4820]

Having Dana White give a shoutout to Adin Ross is so surreal that not even SNL could have written that.

[@darreljames7453]

Goosebumps

[@ShesAbsurd]

In tears as I watch.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

Blame Protest voters for your tears of pain.

[@erickimani9357]

Same here

[@brandiholt8695]

He was the first and the last Muslim in the White House

[@voyance4elle]

Same 😭

[@jlei1995]

@@brandiholt8695 Brandi and in 2016 America made history by electing a fucking discriminatory rat.

[@arcticgoddess]

As a Canadian, living in California at the time, this was truly an electric, exciting night. Even a Republican friend of mine from Texas who did not want this result, had tears streaming down his face at how incredible Obama's election was. It was magical.

[@hockey1freak]

LOL i was a canadian living in california at that time too..i couldn't vote until 4 years later that when i got my citizenship, though i lived in Utah then so didn't vote for Obama since my vote would have been pointless anyway and voted green party... p.s fan of your son Andrew he's good at basketball

[@Black_Caucus]

@@hockey1freak Son Andrew? Wut? Also, voting for the green party was just as pointless lol. Third parties simply aren't viable in the United States, with the exception of the very few places where ranked choice voting exists. We are a two party country, and while I hate and despise that, it's simply the reality. You have the choice of either the slightly center-left, centrist, or conservative Democrat - or you have the choice of the insanely far-right, fascist, Federalist Society Republican who doesn't even believe in something as simple as the idea of our constitution, or our democracy. That's unfortunately how our electoral politics are.

[@nicholasking7120]

Trumps was way better

[@luckyboy407]

America how can you go from this to what you have now. WAKE UP.

[@DreamBelive07]

I cant WAIT for biden's speech. so excited to have sanity and a BORING president back in office.

[@danielangeles86]

@@DreamBelive07 oh that's why you want a reality tv star as the president? For entertainment?

[@DreamBelive07]

@@danielangeles86 i ??? dont want a reality tv star, that's why I want biden lol

[@maverick6775]

@@DreamBelive07 im sure MAGA is a cult and you'll let donnie grab you by the vjj

[@DreamBelive07]

@@maverick6775 some of yall trump supporters need to go back to school and finish your education cause nothing y'all say makes any sense lmao. y'all really think you're making some good points huh? lmao

[@ronaldodera1993]

After 4 years of Trump Presidency,...i needed to hear this speech.

[@lisizchen1029]

Trump is a political genius. Before he declared running for presidential election in 2016,everyone believed Hillary Cliton was the definite winner. He did many great things for American people and maintain Taiwan Straits peace and security.Big thanks for President Trump !

[@lisizchen1029]

@David Vantress he tried to protect american values,such as intellectual rights,and protect their jobs .more than comedians in my opinion.

[@francoislepatriote3790]

@@lisizchen1029 When you can't beat Joe Biden in Arizona and Georgia you're not a political genius I'm sorry .... Don't get tired of telling me about the story of the imaginary fraud it's a lie that trumpy invented because he was annoyed to have been fired by 82 million Americans.

[@lisizchen1029]

@@francoislepatriote3790 It's not an issue we're discussing.What impressed me was Donald Trump beating an impossible rival.Before his running for presidential election,Hillary Clinton was regarded definitely as the future president.That's my point.

[@mrcomptablecharlo1224]

Loll me too

[@Afib95]

Still brings me to tears ❤

[@mcren3000]

Makes me sad because our politicians sole us out, this was America's last stand. IT'S over now we're on a road to no return.

[@Gabethetitan]

Same

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

240,000 people are lucky enough to say "I was there".

[@sanzidascookingstudio5470]

Nathalie Desrosiers I love Obama very much although I am not an American.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

@@sanzidascookingstudio5470 I'm not either. But my children are. I lived in the US from 2005 (just in time for Katrina) to 2011 (just before Jindal messed too much that beautiful Louisiana).

[@michael_jolls]

One of those 240,000 was my college sociology professor who INSISTED on giving us an exam the following morning, despite that we were all glued to the television screens the night before. She had to spend time in class the next morning pontificating on how great the previous evening in Grant Park was, before giving us a test that the vast majority of us didn't prepare for. No grades for the exam curved. I don't know that any of us received an "A" by the end of the semester. Ergo, no straight A's on my report card means no "honors level" student discount. Needless to say, she got a heartwarming "love note" from me the morning of November 9th, 2016. She wrote me a nasty message back. Best revenge ever.

[@michael_jolls]

Knowing she has to suffer through Trump takes away the sting of not being one of those 240,000.

[@gillianmartha6886]

@@michael_jolls humbug.

[@ArtseyGurl]

I got to vote for this man, I watched this live. I'm extremely blessed to live through his presidency.

[@lembafranck3490]

Me too

[@kaystevens8428]

@foolsgold. I agree. I am proud to say I voted for him for the Illinois Senate, the U.S. Senate and for President twice! He is extraordinary and extremely missed.

[@spikers32]

Shoutout to those listen to this in 2024. This speech transcends time and politics. God bless the USA

[@reallythough2886]

Clicked on this just for a breath of fresh air and it still gives me chills. Class is definitely taught.

[@lauren1990able]

Trump brought me back here

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

@Tahirie Tahiry + Nope... that was when Obama roasted him.

[@baariyare4783]

Mike black 😂😂😂surely trump messed with our sleeps and brought us back here to console ourselves

[@lois1677]

I don't know why I laughed for this comment.

[@trainsandmusic3228]

mike black same to me

[@salt27dogg]

Obama...All talk NO ACTION

[@julienbordeaux6907]

Harris Walz has rejuvenated my hope in the democrats. Barack, your message lives on!

[@chaimileage]

Obama paved the way for Trump. I hope I live long enough for historians to shred Obama, one of the worst presidents ever!

[@rsmythe992]

It's August of 2019 and I still get chills watching this!

[@titusmexia5999]

chills? you mean hope?

[@stickywood7597]

I'm not even American, it's 2022 and I could still say the same. Cheers from Australia.

[@zarafsari]

"I will listen to you specially when we disagree"

[@gavinmiller5798]

did you know that some of Obama's lines from the South Park episode: About last night... was heard in reality? Here's all the lines. 0:12 1st line. 2:08 2nd line. 4:22 3rd line. Don't forget his other line "We will name him "Sparkles". 16:27 4th line. 9:01 audience line after speech.

[@rkh7360]

The faces of the ppl look so inspired. I feel inspired just listening to him..10 years later

[@markiemarc8944]

Just look how everyone looks at him that should say enough

[@gerlymaisonable8926]

I thought the same thing!

[@JJ-zy3zv]

He will be remembered as one of most influential figures in our history

[@강경복-b7r]

톰크루즈씨는 종교 빼고 흠잡을데 없이 좋은 분같아요 성격도 좋고 긍정적인 측면 매사가 현실에 맞는 공강능력 뛰어난 분..

[@ankanspelar1508]

Who's watching this after watching Bidens speech?

[@mengetidlamini1180]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@reubenrohit4308]

Me

[@Kai-ks9eq]

Not me I came after watching Bidens speech

[@neilbruce123]

Me and loved them both!

[@StormFive]

I remember where I was when I first heard this. It still moves me. This man is going to be remembered as one of the best, one of the very best leaders of all time.

[@asifrahman60]

He was amazing, one of the best leaders

[@collinb9476]

I was 6, remember sitting right in front of my TV and watching it and being shocked how many people were there 😂😂 don’t remember much of it, if any, but looking back now; what a speech!

[@njengamuhiaglitex5812]

Am I the only one who keep watching Obama's speech ? So powerful..

[@olliejones4082]

No

[@daddiousdavis1763]

I watch this almost every month...Love you B.H.O

[@rikitotonui744]

Am here too. Barracks’s superb

[@Rover1234-k8y]

yes ...here i`m......Mr people president

[@ericp9479]

Damn I miss this man. Remember when you could be proud of your president?

[@ogjuice3740]

We need more presidents like this. The respect, the class, the decorum, the upstanding citizen, someone who inspires hope and love. Unfortunately America doesn't seem to agree with me.

[@fuffthebucks7266]

Still gives me chills. One of the greatest days in American history

[@matthews8576]

I remember my son and I watching this that night. I was so proud to be an american and felt lucky to be living in an extraordinary moment of history.

[@michaelgriffith4110]

The mans speech was so powerful. He could always capture a crowds attention

[@bernadettebailey5370]

Whose crying in 2020? I miss Obama. I'm so glad Biden may win -- he deserves the office.

[@Mark-sd5jk]

Biden’s speech was great, him and Kamala are going to be great

[@muhammadsamiulhaq1830]

@@Mark-sd5jk Biden and his speech are same and Kamala speech was quite interesting.. Both of them deserve it....

[@annflynn3199]

I am I cry every time I listen to this I cried listening to Kamala her speech was so lovely she’s one strong lady I really like her and Joe Biden wow he is brilliant

[@Cheyemos]

@@Mark-sd5jk this didn’t age well….

[@somnathsurve7449]

Aged like milk

[@yuliaaaaaaaaaaa]

“while we breathe, we hope.”

[@breakfastfordinner2890]

Hi shikor

[@pilaramonkgogimoshebashebi2371]

"While the Democratic party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility" 😢

[@angiealexis3093]

This is what a real leader sounds like. God bless him always.

[@tiernyt2051]

This was the quickest 8 years I have ever seen in my life.

[@nuknowledge9414]

And this has been the longest 3 and half lol

[@kalMHe]

THIS MAKES ME TEAR ! HOW GENUINE, CHARISMATIC AND HOPEFULL OBAMA IS !

[@R1rulesssss]

14 years now but still the best speech ever ! So inspirational

[@okekedominic129]

09:29 "I will listen to you especially when we disagree" I Missed the days of intelligence.

[@matteogottie6772]

tell that to the left now

[@twmax6525]

Didn’t listen to the teachers who he abandoned and marched while he was in office. Didn’t listen to the 30 million people he left uninsured.

[@MiraculusOnly]

So important!!

[@cr1s1s0ff41th]

@@twmax6525 A president is no god. He can't do everything but at least he tried. Other than Trump who's main purpose it was to divide the world by building walls and insulting people

[@twmax6525]

@@cr1s1s0ff41th He is the COMMANDER IN CHEIF. Why didn’t he stop the drone bombings when he KNEW they had a 90% civilian death rate??? I’m talking about Obama, not Trump. We all know how much of a monster Trump is but no one EVER talks about Obama. He did not try, why didn’t he take Occupy’s demands? Because he was bought. Why didn’t he March with the teachers in Wisconsin or oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline??? He was BOUGHT! Get that through your head. Democrats are arguably WORSE than republicans because they lie about being better. If John McCain did half of the stuff Obama did people would be marching in the streets. Do more research instead of being hooked on MSNBC!

[@piyushpranav4028]

Came back here after Biden's victory only to find out that people have already came here before me.....