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Manhattan, November 4th, 2008. The US Presidential election is held at the onset of an economic crisis.
New Yorkers gather in Times Square to follow the day's progress as Americans cast in their vote.
Vendors in Times Square sell all kinds of novelty items.
Bakeries in Harlem decorate their cakes in homage to Barack Obama.
At the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, the ballot count is transmitted live via telecast.
Pastor Michael Walrond gives sermon to the followers.
7.48 pm
Followers sing during the night's sermon.
9:05pm
10:53pm
At 11.01pm, Barack Obama is declared winner of the presidential election.
Out in the streets, crowds begin to gather in celebration.
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