Barack Obama is an American politician, author, and attorney who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, becoming the nation’s first African American president. A Democrat, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate and Illinois State Senate. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1961, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After leaving office, he has remained active in public life through writing, advocacy, and campaigning, including supporting Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Obama continues to influence national discourse and oversees the construction of his presidential library in Chicago[3][5][1].
Current Role:
Private citizen, author, and political advocate (2017–present)
Previous roles:
President of United States (2009–2017)
U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005–2008)
Illinois State Senator, 13th District (1997–2004)
Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago Law School (1992–2004)
Community Organizer, Chicago (mid-1980s)
Education:
B.A. in Political Science, Columbia University, 1983
J.D., Harvard Law School, 1991
Background:
Born August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii
Raised in Hawaii and Indonesia
First African American president; diverse, multicultural upbringing
Career:
Community organizer on Chicago’s South Side
Civil rights attorney
Lecturer in constitutional law
Author of several best-selling books
Political positions:
Democrat
Supports health care reform, economic stimulus, climate action, diplomacy, and social inclusion
Advocated for marriage equality and expanded LGBT rights
Legislative achievements:
Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”)
Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Paris Climate Agreement
Operation Neptune Spear (bin Laden raid)
Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)
Normalization of U.S.–Cuba relations
Controversies:
Nobel Peace Prize received in 2009 amid criticism
Use of drone strikes and military interventions
Handling of Guantanamo Bay closure
Surveillance and foreign policy decisions
He lost. He lost his legacy. And he lost his credibility with black men. The “bros” as he calls them, don’t like being told to think like this, think like that, vote this way, not that way – like they have an obligation, not their own mind.
Barack can finally call it quits. He is a team player who put his legacy on the line for Kamala.
My favorite president
Barry Rules!
the best president
Miss you Barry!