Barack Obama (jan 1, 2008 – jan 1, 2016)

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Winning over 50% of the popular vote, Barack Obama became the first black president in 2008. the majority of his votes came from young people and minorities and his induction into office was a huge win for black people around the country, as they were finally truly being seen as equal to whites in the world of politics.

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