President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (Twitter @BarackObama)

We made a list of the top races Americans will be talking about Wednesday morning. Here’s a quick guide to the biggest moments of Decision 2012 that you need to know.

6. President Barack Obama’s Twitter Photo

At 8:15 p.m. PST, President Barack Obama tweeted a picture that would later become the highest shared photo from his Twitter account ever. In just one hour, over 417,000 people shared the photo on their personal Twitter accounts. Captioned “four more years,” the photo shows the president hugging his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama.

5. Donald Trump’s Rant

One of President Obama’s most outspoken critics is “Celebrity Apprentice” host and businessman Donald Trump. It was no different Tuesday night as Trump took to his Twitter account to voice his anger at the results. “Our country is now in serious and unprecedented trouble...like never before.” Trump tweeted. “Lets fight like hell and stop this great and disgusting injustice! The world is laughing at us.” Not everyone was laughing at Trump’s comments. "Donald Trump has driven well past the exit to relevance," Brian Williams declared on NBC.

4. Congress Remains Divided

After the polls closed Tuesday night, NBC News was projecting the Republicans would end up with 239 House seats while the Democrats would hold 196 seats. In the senate, however, the Democrats were expected to retain control. Many fear the next four years will be more divided than ever before. 

3.  Marijuana For Recreational Use Approved

Three states voted Tuesday to help decide whether or not marijuana would be legalized for recreational use. Colorado voters approved the referendum to legalize and regulate the production, possession and distribution of marijuana. Washington State voters also voted to legalize the drug that also calls for a 25 percent tax rate imposed on the product. Oregon voters, however, weren’t so enthusiastic for the initiative. Voters strongly defeated the measure Tuesday.

2.  Gay Marriage Is Legalized

Tuesday was a strong night for gay-rights supporters as both Maine and Maryland voted to legalize gay marriage. ‘‘Over the years, we've had a chance to change hearts and minds, and we've now made history here,’’ said Matt McTighe, campaign manager for the Mainers United for Marriage group. Washington State voters were also voting to legalize same-sex marriage. As of press time, the race was too close to call.

1.  President Barack Obama Is Re-Elected

The presidential contest that remained extremely tight for months concluded Tuesday night with President Obama coming out on top. Obama was able to win in several important swing states including Ohio, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Virginia.  In his concession speech, Governor Mitt Romney thanked his supporters, congratulated the Commander in Chief and wished the President well. "I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation.”

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