Barack Obama

Biography

Obama's rise ran through community organising in Chicago, a bestselling memoir and a convention speech that turned a state senator into a phenomenon. His presidency delivered the Affordable Care Act, the bin Laden raid and two terms that bookend a transformation in American politics; his post-presidency spans the Obama Foundation and Higher Ground productions.

American politician and author who served two terms as the 44th president of the United States.

Known for

The first Black president of the United States (2009-2017).

Notable works & defining projects

• Dreams from My Father
• A Promised Land
• Affordable Care Act (as president)

Notable achievements

• Elected the first Black president of the United States in 2008 and re-elected in 2012
• Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009
• Signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010

Timeline

1. 2004His Democratic convention keynote made him a national figure; elected to the Senate
2. 2008Elected the 44th president of the United States
3. 2009Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in his first year in office

Did you know?

• In 1990 he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review
• He won two Grammy Awards for the audiobook versions of his memoirs