Donald Trump vs Barack Obama - How their victory speeches compare
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Trump vs Obama: How their victory speeches compare

So now we know Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States.
He delivered his words of victory in New York in the early hours of Wednesday.
It's been eight years since we last heard an acceptance speech from a new president.
So how did Trump's address compare to Barack Obama's in 2008?
From thanking their families to not thanking God, here's what we found.

Obama began:
"Hello, Chicago.
"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."
Trump's first words:
"Thank you.
"Thank you very much, everyone.
"Sorry to keep you waiting.
"Complicated business, complicated.
"Thank you very much."

Trump called for unity in his acceptance speech:
"Now it is time for America to bind the wounds of division, have to get together, to all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation I say it is time for us to come together as one united people."
"It is a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds and beliefs."
Barack Obama said similar things in 2008 when he spoke about democracy appealing to all Americans:
"Young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled.
"Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states."

They both congratulated their losing opponents.
Trump had this to say about Clinton:
"Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country."
This is quite a change from the rest of the campaign, where Trump has criticised Hillary Clinton, calling her a "nasty woman", "crooked Hillary" and that as president, he would put her in jail.
Back in 2008, Obama said of his opponent, war veteran John McCain:
"Senator McCain fought long and hard in this campaign.
"And he's fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves.
"He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine.
"We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader."

Obama then went on to thank his family and his campaign team.
He spoke to his daughters directly at one point, even talking about their dog Bo:
"Sasha and Malia I love you both more than you can imagine.
"And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the new White House."
Meanwhile, Trump thanked his late parents, his sisters and his brothers.
"This was tough.
"This political stuff is nasty and it is tough.
"So I want to thank my family very much.
"Really fantastic.
"Thank you all.
"Thank you all."

But before thanking his family, Trump went straight to the "tremendous potential" of the country.
He made some big claims about the future of the country.
It was delivered in his typical repetitive style:
"We will double our growth and have the strongest economy anywhere in the world.
"At the same time we will get along with all other nations, willing to get along with us.
"We will be.
"We will have great relationships.
"We expect to have great, great relationships."
Coming just after the financial crash at a time when a lot of people were worried about their jobs, Obama's speech was hopeful but realistic.
"There's new energy to harness, new jobs to be created, new schools to build, and threats to meet, alliances to repair.
"The road ahead will be long.
"Our climb will be steep.
"We may not get there in one year or even in one term.
"But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there."

Back in 2008, Barack Obama talked about Abraham Lincoln and how he united the country.
He also told the story of a 106-year-old woman who voted for him.
And he also ended his speech with his famous slogan, "Yes we can!"

Surprisingly, Trump didn't actually say his motto, "Let's make America great again!"
And one one of the most noted differences came in the final words of Trump's speech - he didn't thank God.
Traditionally, presidents have always acknowledged God.
Here were Obama's closing words:
"Thank you.
"God bless you.
"And may God bless the United States of America."
Meanwhile, Trump's final words were thanking his vice-presidential running mate, Mike Pence - who he had not thanked earlier along with the rest of his team.
"Thank you.
"Thank you very much.
"Thank you to Mike Pence."

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