President celebrates win with first family ahead of his victory speech. (Marvin Joseph/Post)

  • President celebrates win with first family ahead of his victory speech.
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  • An ecstatic crowd of Obama supporters assemble at a watch party in Chicago.
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  • "I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation," Romney concedes.
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  • At a Romney rally, supporters react glumly to news of Obama's win in Ohio.
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  • Simone du Sablon, left, and Angela Holloway react to news of the president's reelection.
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  • Ajay Narayan cheers as the presidential race is called for Obama.
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  • Immigration advocates cheer the passing of the Md. Dream Act and Obama's election win.
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  • Steven Arroche and Sarah Parker socialize in Lafayette Park across from the White House.
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  • Poll worker Lloyd Edwards, right, assists voters at a makeshift polling place in Queens, N.Y.
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  • Shiloh Hobson looks on as her mother, Jennifer Hobson, votes in Morgan, Utah.
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