Barack Obama

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About

Barack Obama is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to be elected as president and is widely known for his reforms in healthcare, social justice and the economy, and his efforts towards international diplomacy.

Barack Obama Timeline

1961

Barack Obama is Born

On August 4, 1961, Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

1985

Graduates from Columbia University

Obama graduates with a degree in political science from Columbia University.

1991

Graduates from Harvard Law School

Barack Obama earns his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School.

1996

Illinois State Senator

Elected to the Illinois State Senate representing the 13th district.

2004

Keynote Speaker at Democratic National Convention

Delivers keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

2008

Elected 44th US President

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama is elected as the 44th President of the United States.

2012

Reelected for 2nd Term as President

Barack Obama is reelected for a second term as President of the United States.

5 Interesting Facts about Barack Obama

1. First African American President

Barack Obama was the first African American to be elected as President of the United States.

2. Raised by a Single Mother

Barack Obama was raised by a single mother, his mother Ann Dunham, and his grandparents. His father left when he was two years old.

3. Spoke at Least Three Languages

Barack Obama is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Indonesian.

4. Received a Nobel Peace Prize

Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his work on nuclear disarmament and promoting international diplomacy.

5. Worked as a Community Organizer

Before becoming president, Barack Obama worked as a community organizer in Chicago. He worked with churches and local organizations to help improve the lives of the people living in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Barack Obama birthday?

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, was born on August 4th, 1961 and is currently 62 years old. He is best known for being the first African-American president and for his social reform initiatives, such as the Affordable Care Act.