Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama II Date of Birth: August 4, 1961 Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Age: 62 (as of 2023)
Family
Parents:
Father: Barack Obama Sr., a Kenyan economist.
Mother: Stanley Ann Dunham, an American anthropologist.
Siblings:
Half-siblings from his father’s side, including Malik Obama and Auma Obama.
Spouse:
Michelle Obama (married in 1992).
Children:
Malia Ann Obama (born 1998)
Natasha “Sasha” Obama (born 2001)
Education
Occidental College: Attended for two years before transferring.
Columbia University: Graduated in 1983 with a degree in Political Science.
Harvard Law School: Graduated in 1991, served as the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.
Early Career
Community Organizer: Worked in Chicago with the Developing Communities Project.
Civil Rights Attorney: Practiced law at Miner, Barnhill & Galland.
Lecturer: Taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004.
Political Career
Illinois State Senate (1997-2004):
Represented the 13th District.
Focused on ethics reform, health care, and early childhood education.
U.S. Senate (2005-2008):
Elected as a U.S. Senator from Illinois.
Gained national recognition with a keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
44th President of the United States (2009-2017):
First Term:
Inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
Major achievements include the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform, and the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
Second Term:
Re-elected in 2012.
Continued to focus on issues like climate change, with significant international agreements like the Paris Agreement.
Oversaw the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011.
Addressed significant domestic issues including gun control and same-sex marriage legalization.
Post-Presidency Career
Author: Written several books including “Dreams from My Father,” “The Audacity of Hope,” and “A Promised Land.”
Public Speaking: Engages in public speaking events worldwide.
Obama Foundation: Focuses on leadership training and community engagement.
Higher Ground Productions: A media company producing films and television programs, including projects with Netflix.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Barack Obama’s net worth is estimated to be around $70 million. This wealth comes from book sales, speaking engagements, and production deals.
Political Views and Legacy
Domestic Policy: Advocated for healthcare reform, economic recovery, and social justice.
Foreign Policy: Emphasized diplomacy and international cooperation, but faced challenges with conflicts in the Middle East.
Legacy: Known for his charismatic leadership, oratory skills, and significant strides in healthcare reform and climate change efforts.
Businesses and Ventures
Higher Ground Productions: Co-founded with Michelle Obama, producing content that highlights diverse voices and stories.
Book Deals: Multi-million dollar deals for memoirs and books.
Barack Obama’s influence extends beyond his presidency through his continued engagement in public discourse, community activism, and media production.