15 Iconic Newspaper Covers That Went Down in History

Mr. President

When Barack Obama defeated his Republican challenger Senator John McCain in November 2008 and was elected president of the United States, it was historic for several reasons.

Not only was he the first African-American president, but his campaign demonstrated the importance of engaging young people and using social media.

The morning after the election on November 5, 2008, The New York Post opted for a large photo of Obama’s smiling face with the simple headline “Mr. President,” which remains one of the most memorable newspaper covers of the 21st century.