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November 4, 2008

Barack Obama Elected President

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama won the presidential election with 365 electoral votes. His victory was a historic milestone in a nation founded with slavery enshrined in its constitution. Obama would serve two terms, and his presidency marked a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.

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November 4, 1942

Birth of Dr. Patricia Bath

Dr. Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist and inventor, is born.

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1. Dr. Patricia Bath - National Women's Hall of Fame2. Patricia Bath, MD - American Academy of Ophthalmology

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