Barack Hussein Obama II
- Born:
- August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Lawyer, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Lived in Indonesia from 1967 to 1971.
- Graduated from Punahou School in 1979.
- B.A., Columbia University, 1983.
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1991 (President of the Harvard Law Review).
Career and Major Achievements
- Community organizer in Chicago (1985-1988).
- Civil rights attorney.
- Lecturer in constitutional law 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).
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2009).
- Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) signed into law (2010).
Notable Works
The following reflects a list of books written by Barack Obama:
- Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (1995)
- The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (2006)
- Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters (2010)
- A Promised Land (2020)
Legacy and Impact
Barack Obama's presidency is regarded as a turning point in American history. His policies and initiatives addressed issues of healthcare, economic recovery, and international relations. He was the first African American president of the United States, leaving a significant impact on race relations and inspiring future generations.