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Region watches history unfold

Published 11/05/08

Despite the county swinging toward Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain in yesterday's presidential election, clearly many Annapolitans were overjoyed with the momentous, history-changing results.

Kratovil supporters react at Fisherman's Crab Deck to Obama's projected win.
Images from Annapolis, Grasonville and Illinois tell the story of Barack Obama's victory and Frank Kratovil's long wait without a decision.
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Volunteers at Obama campaign headquarters on West Street began the party in the streets early, waving campaign signs in one last push as polls closed.

By late evening, the celebration was in full swing. Supporters, including elementary school-aged minority children, took the streets singing songs, with new handmade signs and bullhorns in hand.

"It's a new day," said a jubilant Kenneth Kirby, 54, outside of the...

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