From 2008 victory speech, Barack Obama said John McCain "fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine. We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJfGx4G8tjo | C-SPAN

Reflecting on Hope: Barack Obama's 2008 Victory Speech in 2025 Barack Obama's 2008 victory speech, delivered on November 5, remains a beacon of hope amidst today's political challenges. His promise of "new energy to harness, new jobs to be created, new schools to build, and threats to meet" resonates deeply as we face a 2025 marked by division and tragedy, like the recent matter of Charlie Kirk. Obama's vision of a long, steep climb towards a better America feels both distant and urgent. His wor

80K views · 4.4K reactions | Ten years ago today, Barack Obama held his mother-in-law’s hand as it was announced he’d become the next President of the United States. Watch him reflect on that historic night, then share your own memories with us: https://www.obama.org/history/time-machine | Obama Foundation | Facebook

24K views · 1.6K reactions | Sunday, former President Barack Obama returns to 60 Minutes. In 2008, then-Senator Barack Obama and then-Senator Joe Biden spoke with Steve Kroft in their first interview as running mates. https://cbsn.ws/32CUAST | 60 Minutes | Facebook

37K views · 1.7K reactions | The internet is forever. In 2008, Barack Obama said, the last thing we should do during a recession is raise taxes on the middle class. That’s precisely what Biden and the Democrats will do with their, “inflation reduction act.” | Wesley Hunt | Facebook

Celebrate 50 years of Head Start with President Obama and these cute kids from Kansas. Head Start has helped to lift up millions of our kids with early childhood education, because every child deserves the chance to succeed: http://go.wh.gov/p7i4AR | The Obama White House