Barack Hussein Obama II

Born:

August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Nationality:

American

Profession(s):

Politician, Attorney, Author

Early Life and Education

• Born to Barack Obama Sr. and Ann Dunham.
• Spent part of his childhood in Indonesia with his mother and stepfather.
• Graduated from Punahou School in Honolulu in 1979.
• B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University in 1983.
• J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1991, where he was the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.

Career and Major Achievements

• Community organizer in Chicago (1985-1988).
• Lecturer 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).
• Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
• Oversaw the passage of the Affordable Care Act (2010).
• Authorized the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden (2011).

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 transformative, marked by significant policy changes, a focus on international diplomacy, and his historic status as the first African-American president of the United States. He remains an influential figure in American and global politics. Many seek insights into his life and experiences, leading to publications like the 'waimarama taumaunu biography of barack obama', aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of his journey.

Awards and Recognition

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