FAQs About Barack Obama | The 44th U.S. President Explained

Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician, author, and attorney who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He made history as the first African-American president of the U.S.

Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, making him the only U.S. president born in Hawaii.

Barack Obama earned his:

• Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in 1983
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School in 1991, where he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review

Barack Obama is a member of the Democratic Party.

He was elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, serving two terms from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017.

Some key achievements include:

• The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare
• The killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011
• Ending U.S. military involvement in Iraq (2011)
• Supporting same-sex marriage
• Signing the Paris Climate Agreement
• Economic recovery from the 2008 global financial crisis

Often referred to as “Obamacare,” the Affordable Care Act (2010) aimed to expand health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans, prohibit insurers from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions, and reduce overall healthcare costs.

Barack Obama is married to Michelle Obama, an author, lawyer, and former First Lady of the United States. Her memoir Becoming became a global bestseller.

Barack and Michelle Obama have two daughters:

• Malia Obama
• Sasha Obama

Some notable books by Obama include:

• Dreams from My Father (1995)
• The Audacity of Hope (2006)
• A Promised Land (2020)

Since leaving office, Obama has:

• Launched the Obama Foundation
• Partnered with Netflix to produce films and documentaries through Higher Ground Productions
• Continued work in global leadership, democracy, and youth empowerment
  Learn more: obama.org

Yes. Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation.

Obama was a strong advocate for climate action. His administration:

• Signed the Paris Climate Accord in 2015
• Increased investment in clean energy
• Enforced the Clean Power Plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants

Obama is often credited for:

• Improving the U.S. economy post-recession
• Making healthcare more accessible
• Modernizing U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy
• Inspiring millions globally as a symbol of diversity, inclusion, and hope