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US President Barack Obama celebrating 60th Birthday

Barack Obama, full name Barack Hussein Obama II, is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. Here’s an overview of his life history:

Early Life and Education:
– Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Obama Sr. from Kenya and Stanley Ann Dunham from Kansas.
– His parents divorced when he was young, and he was primarily raised by his mother and grandparents.
– Obama attended various schools in Hawaii before moving to Indonesia with his mother and stepfather for a few years.
– He returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents and graduated from Punahou School in 1979.
– Obama later attended Occidental College in Los Angeles before transferring to Columbia University in New York City, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 1983.

Early Career:
– After graduation, Obama worked as a community organizer in Chicago, where he focused on helping low-income residents in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
– He then attended Harvard Law School and earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 1991.

Political Career:
– In the early 1990s, Obama taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School.
– He became more involved in politics and, in 1996, was elected to the Illinois State Senate, where he served from 1997 to 2004.
– In 2004, Obama gained national prominence after delivering a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, catching the attention of many as a rising star in the Democratic Party.
– Later that year, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing Illinois, and served from January 2005 to November 2008.

Presidential Campaign and Presidency:
– In February 2007, Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the 2008 Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States.
– He faced strong competition but won the Democratic nomination and faced Republican nominee John McCain in the general election.
– On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama won the presidential election, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the United States.
– During his presidency, Obama prioritized issues like healthcare reform, economic recovery, climate change, and international relations.
– One of his most significant achievements was the passage of the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare), which aimed to expand healthcare access to millions of Americans.
– Obama was re-elected for a second term in 2012 and served until January 20, 2017.

Post-Presidency:
– After leaving the White House, Barack Obama and his family remained in Washington, D.C.
– He has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors and has written several books, including his memoir “Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope.”
– Obama has continued to engage in public speaking and political activism.

Please note that this is a brief overview, and Barack Obama’s life and career are more extensive and complex than what can be summarized here.

Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have two daughters:

1. Malia Ann Obama: Born on July 4, 1998, Malia is the older of the two Obama daughters. She gained significant public attention during her father’s presidency and was known for her intelligence and involvement in various extracurricular activities.

2. Natasha Marian Obama (commonly known as Sasha Obama): Born on June 10, 2001, Sasha is the younger daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama. Like her sister, she also lived in the public eye during her father’s presidency.

Both Malia and Sasha attended Sidwell Friends School, a private school in Washington, D.C., while their father served as the President of the United States. The Obama family has been known for their efforts to protect the privacy of their children while in the public spotlight.

 

Michelle Obama wishes Barack Obama, 61, happy birthday: ‘You always make me proud’

The 44th president of the United States turned 61 years old on 4 August. Michelle Obama, 58, commemorated her husband’s birthday by posting a throwback picture of the ex commander-in-chief to social media along with a sweet caption.

“Happy birthday to my honey!” she wrote. “Life with you just keeps getting better every year. You always make me proud. I love you.”

The photo featured a young Barack Obama looking away from the camera while wearing a retro printed shirt. On Instagram, Michelle’s post gained more than 400k likes with thousands of people wishing Barack a happy birthday.

“Happy birthday former president and many, many, more!” one person commented.

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