Barack Hussein Obama II
- Born:
- August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Community Organizer, Professor, Politician, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born to Barack Obama Sr. and Ann Dunham.
- Spent part of his childhood in Indonesia.
- Graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Political Science.
- Received a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.
- Worked as a community organizer in Chicago.
Career and Major Achievements
- Lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School (1992-2004).
- Illinois State Senator (1997-2004).
- United States Senator from Illinois (2005-2008).
- 44th President of the United States (2009-2017).
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
- Oversaw the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
- Ended the Iraq War.
- Authorized the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Notable Works
- Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (1995)
- The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (2006)
- A Promised Land (2020)
Legacy and Impact
Barack Obama's presidency is considered a pivotal moment in American history. As the first African-American president, he inspired millions and initiated significant policy changes, particularly in healthcare. His legacy continues to shape American politics and global affairs.
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