Barack Hussein Obama II
- Born:
- August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Lawyer, Community Organizer, Author
Early Life and Education
- Attended Punahou School in Honolulu.
- B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University (1983).
- Worked as a community organizer in Chicago.
- J.D. from Harvard Law School (1991), where he was the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.
Career and Major Achievements
- Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School (1992-2004).
- Illinois State Senator (1997-2004).
- U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005-2008).
- 44th President of the United States (2009-2017).
- Key achievements as President include:
- Passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
- End of the Iraq War.
- Killing of Osama bin Laden.
- Legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide (through Supreme Court ruling during his presidency).
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2009).
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 Hussein Obama II served as the first African-American President of the United States. His presidency marked a significant moment in American history and was characterized by efforts to expand healthcare access, stimulate economic recovery, and address climate change. He left a lasting impact on American politics and global affairs.