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Wed. Jun. 4, 2008

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African American President?

By  Politics in Depth Team

 
Barack Obama

Barack Obama is making history for African Americans, June 1, 2008. (Reuters Photo)

1619: The first African slaves arrive in Virginia
1808: Importation of slaves banned
1870: The right to vote is given to black males
1966: First African American senator
1967: First African American Supreme Court Justice
1990: First African American elected to lead US state – Virginia
Jun 2008: First African American to lead a major US party in a race for the White House
Nov 2008: First African American US president?

After an epic struggle and grueling campaign, will Barack Obama be able to survive racism shown by some Americans to win the White House?

America Votes 2008 (special coverage)

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