Private peek at a family making history: The intimate backstage scenes of Obama’s election night vigil

By David Gardner

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1083870/Private-peek-family-making-history-The-intimate-backstage-scenes-Obamas-election-night-vigil.html

As one man prepares to fulfil his destiny, the tension is overwhelming, the sense of expectation immense.

These fascinating behind-the- scenes pictures show the historic moment Barack Obama learned he had been elected as America’s first black president.

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Fateful viewing: Barack Obama leans forward and wrings his hands as he watches John McCain give his concession speech on television during election night

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Down time: Perhaps conserving his energy for his acceptance speech, Mr Obama leans his head back with his feet up on the table next to wife Michelle

Patience: He listens intently as John McCain gives his concession speech on Wednesday morning.