THE EARLY DAYS: Barack Obama's journey began in 2007 when he decided to run for President as a Democratic Presidential hopeful. Here he is seen in a campaign at McAlister Square in June, 2007.
THE CONTENDERS: However, he faced stiff competition from his rival Demoratic hopeful, Hillary Clinton. They are seen here prior to a debate in Charleston in July, 2007.
EXCHANGE OF WORDS: Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama joke at the end of a Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles in Jan 2008.
CROWD PULLER: Drawing big crowds was never a big problem for Obama, whose magnetic personality and crisp speeches drew people wherever we went.
HISTORY IS MADE: Barack Obama is sworn in as the President of the USA, the first Black President of the nation.
SCALING THE WALL: Obama's desire to strengthen international bonds came to the fore with his frequent tours around the world. In this pic, he is seen enjoying the scene at the Great Wall in China.
SECULAR VISION: Obama has been hailed for reaching out to the muslim world. Here he is pictured making a speech in Turkey.
UNIVERSAL APPEAL: Palestinian militants watch the televised speech of US President Barack Obama in Gaza City, June 4, 2009. Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims".
CONSOLIDATING THE WAR ON TERROR: Obama's views on armed intervention in Afghanistan, which has seen its share of casualities, has sparked fresh debate.
PERFECT END TO THE YEAR: Obama and his wife Michelle arrive at Oslo International Airport, Gardermoen, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009 where he received his Nobel Peace Prize medal.
MAN FOR ALL CRISES: Challenges lie ahead for Obama, but there is no denying the fact that the charismatic leader has caught the imagination of the world and received his Nobel Prize with grace and gratitude, with the promise of a better future.
THE MOMENT: US President Barack Obama receives the Nobel Peace Prize