NBC News MSN

The top Democratic moments of 2012

U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges supporters while addressing his election night victory rally in Chicago, November 6, 2012.  (Photo by REUTERS/Jason Reed)

U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges supporters while addressing his election night victory rally in Chicago, November 6, 2012. (Photo by REUTERS/Jason Reed)

2012 was a historic year for the Democrats.

From making decisive gains at the ballot box to ushering in a new era of progressive legislation, Democrats changed the political conversation on how the country should move forward–and after Election Day, America showed it agreed.

Check out our collection of top moments that made the history books for Democrats this year, starting with (of course): FOUR MORE YEARS! FOUR MORE YEARS!