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Barack Obama

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  • Born 04 August 1961
  • Age 63
  • Birth Place Honolulu Hawaii, U.S.
  • Profession Politician, Lawyer, Author
  • Political Party Democratic
  • In Office 44th President Of The United States January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2017, United States Senatorfrom Illinois January 3, 2005 - November 16, 2008, Member Of The Illinois Senatefrom The 13th District January 8, 1997 - November 4, 2004
  • Residence White House, Tebet, Menteng, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Jakarta, Kalorama

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  • Former President Of The United States

Barack Obama BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, becoming the first African-American to hold the office. His political career began in the Illinois State Senate (1997-2004), followed by a term as a U.S. Senator (2005-2008). Key policy...

Barack Obama PERSONAL LIFE

Father Barack Obama Sr.
Mother Stanley Ann Dunham
Spouse Michelle Robinson ​(1992), ​
Children Malia, Sasha
Education Punahou School, Occidental College, Columbia University (BA), Harvard University (JD)

POSITIONS HELD BY Barack Obama

Position Tenure
President of the United States 20 January 2009 - 20 January 2017
Member of the State Senate of Illinois 8 January 1997 - 4 November 2004
United States senator 3 January 2005 - 3 January 2007
United States senator 3 January 2007 - 16 November 2008
President-elect of the United States 4 November 2008 - 20 January 2009

BARACK OBAMA NEWS

Protection of Muslim minorities in India worth mentioning, Obama tells Biden

June 23, 2023 5:47 am

This comes at a time when PM Modi is holding bilateral talks with US president Joe Biden at White House.

PM Modi's US visit: Why America needs India

June 22, 2023 10:34 pm

India can help the US with its experiences in healthcare, digitalisation, multilateral engagements and collaborations with the Global South

C Raja Mohan writes: Japan's evolving relations with the Global South

February 15, 2023 6:17 pm

Under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Tokyo has been pushing the G7 to engage developing nations while casting aside preconceptions and recognising their historical and cultural backgrounds, writes C. Raja Mohan.

Barack Obama shares his list of favourite books of 2022; know more about them

December 25, 2022 1:21 pm

Every year, the former president of the US shares with his followers his annual roundup of books, music and films. This year was no different

Barack Obama reveals his 17 favourite films of 2022; Top Gun Maverick, TÁR, The Woman King on the list

December 24, 2022 9:54 am

Former US president Barack Obama has been sharing annual lists of his favourite books, songs, and movies after leaving the White House.

Michelle Obama talks about how secret service hired to protect husband Barack Obama react to their PDA

December 23, 2022 12:37 pm

In October this year, to mark their milestone anniversary, the couple reportedly recreated their 1992 honeymoon, during which they had driven along the west coast in California. But, this time they had a "motorcade and secret service" travelling along with them

'My home is Barack': Michelle Obama shares poignant relationship advice

November 26, 2022 11:36 am

Michelle and Barack, who first met in 1989 at a law firm, tied the knot on October 3, 1992

Virginia McLaurin, who danced with the Obamas, dies at 113

November 16, 2022 9:42 am

“Rest in peace, Virginia,” the Obamas wrote on Twitter. “We know you’re up there dancing.”

Express View | US Midterm elections: The expected Republican wave did not materialise

November 10, 2022 9:08 am

The political message from the American voter indicates that neither the Dobbs verdict (taking away the right to abortion) nor election denial has yielded the expected political dividends. But while there may not have been a “red wave”, there is certainly a turning of the tide

Obama warns of 'dangerous' U.S. political climate ahead of midterms

November 05, 2022 10:30 pm

Republicans contend that Democrats have also engaged in political violence, citing the widespread anti-racism protests that rocked the country in 2020.

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