Election Day (81 images)

President Barack Obama waves to the crowd at his victory rally at McCormick Place in Chicago after winning re-election by defeating challenger Mitt Romney in the presidential election on November 6, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

An American citizen holds a pro-Obama sign minutes after the victory of President Barack Obama over Republican candidate Mitt Romney was announced in Jerusalem, Israel, November 7, 2012. UPI/Debbie Hill

President Barack Obama hugs Vice President Joe Biden with his daughter Malia watching after making his victory speech at his election night event in Chicago on November 6, 2012. President Obama won re-election over Republican candidate Mitt Romney. UPI/Brian Kersey

President Barack Obama (C), First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill celebrate their victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney during their election night rally in Chicago on November 6, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch