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Barack Obama
August 4, 1961
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
65 Years Old
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Who Is Barack Obama?
Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician and author, celebrated as the 44th President of the United States. His influential leadership and historic two terms redefined the nation’s political landscape.
He first captured national attention with his electrifying keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. His message of unity and hope resonated widely, setting the stage for a remarkable ascent to the presidency.
Early Life and Education
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Barack Obama experienced a truly multicultural upbringing, living in Indonesia with his mother and stepfather for several years before returning to Hawaii to live with his grandparents.
He attended Punahou School, then Occidental College, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University, eventually graduating magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review.
Notable Relationships
Barack Obama married Michelle Robinson in Chicago on October 3, 1992, embarking on a long-term partnership that has spanned over three decades.
The couple shares two daughters, Malia Ann and Natasha, known as Sasha, and have publicly addressed and dismissed persistent rumors of marital discord.
Career Highlights
Barack Obama's career is highlighted by his historic two terms as the 44th US President from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, he oversaw the economic recovery from the Great Recession and enacted the landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
After leaving office, Obama launched the Obama Foundation, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to global civic engagement and leadership development. He has also authored bestselling memoirs, including A Promised Land.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation among peoples.
Signature Quote
“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.”