On November 3rd 2008, Senator Barack Obama made the last stop of his presidential campaign in Manassas, Virginia.  The energetic rally took place at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, with an estimated 80,000+ people in attendance.  Here are some photos I captured during the historic rally.

Governor Tim Kaine introducing Senator Obama, Mark Warner sharing the stage

Barack Obama speaking at the rally

Barack Obama, shortly after his speech

The stage view from where I stood

The crowd behind me

Obama takes one final look at the crowd before leaving

On September 7th, The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) kicked off their annual weekend of activities with a President’s Reception. The Mariner’s Museum in Newport News hosted the event with over 100 in attendance. Among the guests was Virginia’s governor Tim Kaine. The Virginia Mass Choir followed the governor’s speech with their upbeat musical selection “Give Him the Praise”.

Andrew Shannon gives the statement of occasion

Virginia Mass Choir

Benson posing for a photo with the Governor