Barack Hussein Obama II[a] (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African-American president in U.S. history. Obama previously served as a U.S. senator representing Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.

Family Tree

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        W1 --> C1[Malia Ann Obama]
        W1 --> C2[Natasha Obama]
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Relatives

CategoryDetails
FatherBarack Obama Sr.
MotherAnn Dunham
Siblings
SpousesMichelle Obama (m. 1992)
ChildrenMalia Ann Obama, Sasha Obama
GrandparentsHussein Onyango Obama, Habiba Akumu Obama, Stanley Armour Dunham, Ann Dunham
Notable Relatives

Personal Life Milestones

DateMilestone
August 4, 1961Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, to Barack Obama Sr. and Ann Dunham.
1983Graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Political Science.
1988Enrolled at Harvard Law School, where he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review.
1992Married Michelle Robinson, whom he met while working at a law firm in Chicago.
1998Welcomed his first daughter, Malia Ann Obama.
2001Welcomed his second daughter, Natasha (Sasha) Obama.
2004Rose to national prominence after delivering the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
2005Elected as the U.S. Senator from Illinois, serving until 2008.
2008Elected the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first Black person to hold the office.
2009–2017Served two terms as President, focusing on healthcare reform, economic recovery, and international diplomacy.
2009Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to strengthen international cooperation.
2017Left office and began focusing on philanthropy, writing, and public speaking.
2020Published his memoir A Promised Land, which became a bestseller.
OngoingContinues to advocate for social justice, leadership development, and global issues through the Obama Foundation.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama

Last modified: December 5, 2024