Four more years: America celebrates

Supporters of President Barack Obama react soon after the news of his re-election is announced in United States.

  • Barack Obama will return for a second term as President of USA. Supporters receive the news with joy and elation.
    Barack Obama will return for a second term as President of USA. Supporters receive the news with joy and elation.
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  • A young supporter of Obama waves a flag.
    A young supporter of Obama waves a flag.
  • Across USA, the mood is celebratory.
    Across USA, the mood is celebratory.
  • Thousands of supporters cheer for President Obama in Chicago.
    Thousands of supporters cheer for President Obama in Chicago.
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  • Emotions run high as Obama's return is announced.
    Emotions run high as Obama's return is announced.
  • Tears of joy greet the news of Obama's re-election.
    Tears of joy greet the news of Obama's re-election.
  • We Have Overcome, say Obama's America.
    We Have Overcome, say Obama's America.
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  • A sea of stars and stripes as euphoria over Obama's win grips America.
    A sea of stars and stripes as euphoria over Obama's win grips America.
  • Obama, the harbinger of change. Yes, he can, this man believes.
    Obama, the harbinger of change. Yes, he can, this man believes.
  • In New York's Times Square, ear-splitting grins punctuated by sombre faces ? Romney supporters?
    In New York's Times Square, ear-splitting grins punctuated by sombre faces – Romney supporters?
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  • Four more years ? Obama supporters hold up four fingers.
    Four more years – Obama supporters hold up four fingers.
  • Photo-ops in New York's Times Square
    Photo-ops in New York's Times Square
  • Supporters get emotional after Obama's win.
    Supporters get emotional after Obama's win.
  • Celebrations in the village of Kogelo in western Kenya, home to the President's grandmother Sarah Obama.
    Celebrations in the village of Kogelo in western Kenya, home to the President's grandmother Sarah Obama.
  • A double high five for Obama.
    A double high five for Obama.
  • Three cheers for the President.
    Three cheers for the President.
  • A thumbs up from the gay and lesbian community. Opposition to same-sex marriage was one of the key points on Republican candidate Mitt Romney's agenda.
    A thumbs up from the gay and lesbian community. Opposition to same-sex marriage was one of the key points on Republican candidate Mitt Romney's agenda.
  • The President's championing of women's rights proved a winning platform for Team Obama.
    The President's championing of women's rights proved a winning platform for Team Obama.
  • Among the revelry, a cheer for Obama's promise of hope and change.
    Among the revelry, a cheer for Obama's promise of hope and change.