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Barack Obama
Barack Obama is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th President of the United States and was the first African American to hold the office.
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- 1961
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- 2009
Inaugurated as the 44th U.S. President
- 2009
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Biography
Early life
Barack Hussein Obama II was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He worked as a community organizer and constitutional law professor before entering politics.
Presidency
Elected in 2008, he served two terms as President (2009–2017). His tenure included the Affordable Care Act. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
Did you know?
Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in his first year as president.
Frequently asked
Which number president was Barack Obama?
He was the 44th President of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2017.
