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• Barack Obama, born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, served as the 44th President of the United

States from 2009 to 2017. As the first African American to hold the office, Obama’s presidency marked a
historic milestone in American history. He graduated from Columbia University and earned his law degree
from Harvard Law School, where he became the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.
• Before his presidency, Obama served as a community organizer in Chicago, a state senator in Illinois, and
later a U.S. senator. He gained national prominence with his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National
Convention, which emphasized hope, unity, and progress.
• Elected as president in 2008, Obama inherited challenges like the Great Recession, wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, and healthcare reform. His administration is best known for passing the Affordable Care Act
(ACA), also called "Obamacare," which expanded healthcare coverage to millions of Americans. Additionally,
he signed the Dodd-Frank Act to reform financial regulations and led the country through economic recovery
by introducing stimulus packages and saving the auto industry.
• In foreign policy, Obama advocated for diplomacy and multilateralism. Notable achievements include the
killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011, the Iran nuclear deal, and reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba.
His administration also focused on combatting climate change, as evidenced by signing the Paris Climate
Agreement.
• Obama’s presidency was marked by social progress, including his support for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage
equality. However, his tenure also faced criticism for rising political polarization, the handling of immigration
issues, and the use of drone warfare.
• After leaving office, Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, have focused on philanthropy, leadership
development, and media projects through the Obama Foundation. Barack Obama remains a respected
global leader, celebrated for his eloquence, optimism, and commitment to change.

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