London was on the top of our list to move to had Barack not won. Thank you to those in the world that supported us. It was hard work but we are so very happy that change has come to America. YES WE CAN!

Beth, Los Angeles, CA, USA

I'm from big, bad, BLUE California and happy we contributed to the Obama victory. We have a lot of repair work left to do. We have fences to mend with the world. Peace be on us all.

Maezeppa, Los Angeles, USA

My family was almost near the edge of bankruptcy throught these devastating times. But now, now we have hope. We have a chance to get back on our feet, all thanks to Barack Obama!

Mary Ders, Michigan, USA

I am elated that we the people rendered our own verdict on where we want to take our country. Many tears were shed my millions of us who are joyous about the outcome! We will restore our standing in the world. I thank people from all countries all around the world who celebrated with us. Thank you!

Dave Roberts, Apache Junction, AZ, USA

Obama is basking in the reflected glory of his election as US first black president. Barack Obama's victory is an inspiration to all of us. I will compare him to Lincoln and Churchill. He has their fighting spirit and atributes. In my opinion he is the first truly global president.

WARIS SHERE, Winnipeg, CANADA

WE, THE PEOPLE, ARE BACK! Greetings to the world! I've never been so proud in my life, as I write this through tears of joy. We Americans LOVE the world and all the people in it! What an amazing feeling. We're going to have a presidency like we haven't had in generations.

Scott, Los Angeles, United States

Hello from Colorado, one of the states that "flipped" from conservative to liberal.

We have refuted the entire conservative, evangelical stranglehold on us. Now the hard work begins.

Sharon Blackburn, Grand Junction , USA

What an immense feeling of hope and joy; finally after these long, depressing past 8 years. I am truly amazed that I lived to see this day, it was worth the late night and lack of sleep. This is the least racist my country has ever been, and now a new wind blows. Bye bye W! :)

Chris, Albuquerque, NM, USA

Heike -

I am an American, and I was in Leipzig this past summer. I visited the church where the German movement started.

I thought of Leipzig tonight, and of the fact that democracy gives grace to the whole world, not just my country.

This proud moment belongs to all of us.

Charles, Washington, DC, USA

A lot of you guys said we couldn't do it, but WE DID IT! I feel AWESOME! Thanks for the support.

Michael, LA, USA

We are all Americans today!!!! I dont know how his administration would be......but certainly hw wont be as bad as Bush.

Mamun, London, UK

Congratulations US for making the right choice. Obama is what the your country needs and also what the world needs, a leader with intelligence, humility & dignity, who will listen to all sides of an argument. He's got a tough job ahead but I pray he'll bring peace & prosperity to the US and world

Tina, London, UK

Thank you Ohio!! We did our part! :)

Jenn, Akron, US

I am incredibly proud of my fellow Americans today! Democracy is alive and well in America. I am 43 and white and never thought I would see the day that an African American would become president. I am from Pennsylvania and knew we would back Obama, but OH,VA and FL pleasantly suprised me!

Nancy, Pittsburgh, usa

Once again, as in the fields of science, culture and sport, the United States is showing the way to the rest of the world. But Obama's honeymoon period is going to be short lived as there are real problems out there: Iraq, Afghanistan, African dictators, economy. He will need all our good wishes.

Charan Muzaya, London, UK

I am an African American living in Memphis Tennessee, the place where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. This means so much to us as a people. We do not want war and we want to work with the world and not some renegade as the current administration has done. Barack will unite the world!

Jerry Parker, Memphis Tennessee, USA

In my lifetime.

Dave R, Chicago, USA

I hope this monumental event will be recognized around the world for what it is: Yet another demonstration that, while the United States may be short on niceties and politeness, there is no country as accepting and progressive as it in the history of the world.

Patrick Magee, New York, USA

Americans are hopeful and optimistic once again. There has not been this type of excitement since Nov 22 1963 when President Kennedy was assasinated. Generations since have been lost to apathy, to an indifference to the world and our place in that world. I'm excited for the possibilities, for hope.

Gregory, Hartford, United States

In the space of half a century America and the world have come so far with their prejudices. The efforts of individuals such as Rosa Parx and Martin Luther King are being rewarded. God bless America and Barak Obama.

Laura, lincoln, uk

Dear Americans! Thank you for your choice! I´m a normal woman from Germany. I live in Leipzig the town where started the German Revolution for 20 years ago. The people here said in this time " We are the people! We are the nation!" And you said yesterday "Yes we can!" All here celebrate with you!

Heike Bienia, Leipzig, Germany