Barack Hussein Obama II
- Born:
- August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Lawyer, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born to Barack Obama Sr. and Ann Dunham.
- Lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1967 to 1971.
- 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).
- Civil rights attorney and professor at the University of Chicago Law School (1992-2004).
- Illinois State Senator (1997-2004).
- U.S. Senator representing Illinois (2005-2008).
- 44th President of the United States (2009-2017).
- 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)
Legislative Achievements as President
| Legislation | Description |
|---|---|
| Affordable Care Act (2010) | Expanded health insurance coverage. |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2009) | Economic stimulus package in response to the Great Recession. |
| Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010) | Reformed the financial system. |
| End of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (2011) | Repealed the law banning openly gay people from serving in the military. |
Legacy and Impact
Barack Obama's presidency marked a significant milestone in American history as the first African-American President. His administration pursued ambitious legislative agendas and oversaw a period of economic recovery, leaving a lasting impact on domestic and foreign policy.
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