Joy erupts into street celebrations across the world as election is declared
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November 26, 2020
On Saturday, November 7th, the historical election of 2020 was called in favor of Joe Biden. This particular election became a point of incredible stress across every nation for four days, with protests and attempts to storm voting centers becoming a near boiling point. States were rushing to count votes as fast as possible despite the distractions of reality, but after four days the election was finally called. At that very moment, the reactions began to pour in from celebrities, regular citizens, other counties, and even other world leaders themselves.
Since that day, celebrations have erupted in streets across the world, particularly in the city of Washington D.C. New York City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago followed mere minutes afterward, with the excitement spilling into parks and city monuments. Many social media users from around the world began voicing their support of Joe Biden going forward, with people from across the world speaking of how the election day was “the beginning of a new era” for America.
Recordings of street dances in Philadelphia went viral, depicting singing crowds making their way through the streets, along with multiple participants clapping and holding signs with joyful Black Lives Matter or LGBTQ slogans on them. A witness of the celebrations in Central Park told the Intelligencer, “On our way back to the subway down at Columbus Circle, a crowd gathered (masks on!) to cheer together with their friends, partners, and children, peacefully and joyously celebrating a new chapter for our country. It was the most beautiful day and a day I was most proud to be a New Yorker.”
Other world nations appear to be proud of America as well, with the Canadian, Australian, and South Korean leaders congratulating Biden on the win and speaking of their excitement to work with him in the future. China, despite rising political tensions in the past, also congratulated Biden and Kamala Harris on their win.
While most of the democratic population’s focus is on President Donald Trump losing the election, the excitement of having the first woman of color as VP is rising quickly. Educators in particular are thrilled, particularly for her plans to make college more accessible and her respect for the educators of America. Many minority citizens also believe that Pamela becoming VP is a historical event, and hope that her work with Joe Biden throughout the upcoming years will move the country forward with protections for people of color.
While not all of America is joyful, there is no doubt that on Saturday, November 7th, many American citizens felt relief and happiness for the first time in years. Regardless of how the next few years go, the day the 2020 election was called is one that will go down in history.
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