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Deconstructing History: White House (1:35)

It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

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  • Deconstructing History: White House
    Deconstructing History: White House

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    It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

    Video Clip (1:35)
  • Path to the Podium: Barack Obama
    Path to the Podium: Barack Obama

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    Follow Barack Obama's political journey from his early years to the White House.

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  • Presidential Fun Facts
    Presidential Fun Facts

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    The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?

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  • Inaugural Address: Barack H. Obama
    Inaugural Address: Barack H. Obama

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    An excerpt from Barack H. Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

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  • Obama Makes History
    Obama Makes History

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    President Barack Obama was elected the first African-American president of the United States on November 5, 2008, transcending centuries of inequality in America.

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  • Election 2008: Barack Obama
    Election 2008: Barack Obama

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    A look at Barack Obama's presidential campaign and historic win in the 2008 general election

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Photo Galleries (3)

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    Barack Obama

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    The 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama was elected in 2008 and is the first African American to hold the office.

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    Delaware

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    View pictures from the state of Delaware on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.

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    Pennsylvania

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    History.com's state gallery for Pennsylvania. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.

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  • Joseph Biden on the Thomas-Hill Sexual Harassment Hearings
    Joseph Biden on the Thomas-Hill Sexual Harassment Hearings

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    Just days before the final vote confirming Judge Clarence Thomas' appointment to the Supreme Court, Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations against Thomas were leaked to the press, prompting the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold investigative hearings from October 11 to 13, 1991. Chairman Sen. Joseph Biden defends the committee against criticism that the accusations were not addressed prior to the leak.

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