On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected president of the United States of America. Because President Obama's father was from Kenya, Kenyans have closely followed Barack Obama's political career since his election to the United States Senate in 2004. The collection consists of Kenyan memorabilia commemorating Obama's victory in the United States 2008 presidential election.

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected president of the United States of America. Because President Obama's father was from Kenya, Kenyans have closely followed Barack Obama's political career since his election to the United States Senate in 2004.

4 boxes (one document box, one shoe box, and two oversize boxes)

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