destiny fulfilled
By John Charles Reedburg
As one man prepares to fulfill his destiny, the tension is overwhelming, the sense of expectation immense.
Patience: BARACK OBAMA listens intently as John McCain gives his concession speech on Wednesday morning.
Cloistered in a stark Chicago hotel room, and living up to his nickname ‘No Drama Obama’, he appears contemplative and often serious as he watches a giant TV screen showing John McCain delivering his concession speech.
These fascinating behind-the- scenes pictures show the historic moment Barack Obama learned he had been elected as America’s first black president.
Fateful viewing: Barack Obama leans forward and wrings his hands as he watches John McCain give his concession speech on television during election night
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
Support: Mr Obama holds his mother-in-law Marian Robinson’s hand
Confirmed: Mr. Obama and his vice president Joe Biden shake hands as they romp to victory
Congratulations Mr. president. But there is still a long road ahead.
