Raw Video: Barack Obama's 2008 acceptance speech

It was nice to have a president who could speak eloquently.

I'm not even an American and I feel United listening to Obama

What a moment in history. This man is pure class, positivity and optimism.

I remember my dad waking me up and screaming, “Obama won!” I was only nine so I sleepily nodded my head and went back to sleep. Today, I’m watching his speech as a 22 year old and I have chills.

You see how Obama and McCain speak of each other? Thats how candidates should be. We might all have different opinions and beliefs, but respect should be something we all should believe in.

Who is still watching this Powerful speech in the midst of Covid -19 April 2020...

“I will listen to you, especially when we disagree” That’s what a real Leader would say.

I come back to this speech every now and then when I need a pick me up. When I'm feeling down, or cynical, or lazy, or hopeless. This speech leaves me misty eyed every time I watch it. I'm endlessly inspired by his humility, optimism, and professionalism, and I try to emulate these qualities in my life as much as I can. I like to think that one day, when the dust has settled, we could see this kind of leader in office again.

The fact no one booed when Obama mention John McCain just shows how much respect that administration had

If you watching this while they elect the president in 2020 your cool

I’m Australian, and I’ve only ever been to Indonesia, never been to the States, and I still watch this in 2024 when I’m having a bad day. Greatest speech of our time

this has to be on one of the greatest political speeches of all time. Weather you liked the man or not no one can argue he was one of the best public speakers/ speech givers of all time

I come here and watch this to make myself feel better. Best moment in my life.

I'm Mexican American, I woke up my kids to witness this historic moment. They were 12 and 13 at the time. I told them , they no longer had any excuse to not be all they could be. He may not have done everything he wanted to do, because of a republican senate, or what ever other reason, but he is still the most inspiring president we have ever had . At the time, my kids didn't understand why I would wake them up in a school night for this , but now they are voting age and they have actually thanked me for not letting them miss out on history. Obama will always be our president!!

As a Canadian, living in California at the time, this was truly an electric, exciting night. Even a Republican friend of mine from Texas who did not want this result, had tears streaming down his face at how incredible Obama's election was. It was magical.

As an Australian, this makes me feel proud to be an American

Wether you like him or not, this was one of the most power and influential speeches of all time.

If you are here to Celebrate the flipping of Georgia and Pennsylvania, you are a legend

Still brings me to tears ❤

I am a Nigerian and I watched this speech live on DStv in 2008 at 2am in the morning and since then I have watched and listened to the speech for more than hundred times,it gives me hope and strength when I need it,and what ability does this incredible man has to summarize 100 years of American history in a few inspirational words,