8 Facts about Barack Obama

Tuesday, May 12th 2015. | Figures

Facts about Barack Obama talk about the African American president of United States. He was born on 4 August 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. When Barack was two years old, his Kenyan father left the family. In 1982, his father died in a car accident. Ann Dunham was his mother who came from Kansas. He was raised by his mother. In 1995, his mother passed away because of cancer. She did not live to know her son becoming a president of US. Here are some interesting facts about Barack Obama for you:

Facts about Barack Obama 1: the education

The young Barack Obama had great education. When he was in high school, his friends called him O’Bomber due to his wonderful basketball skill. He got his education in Columbia University in New York and Harvard University.

Facts about Barack Obama 2: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson is the wife of Barack Obama. He met his future wife when he attended Harvard. On 18 October 1992, both married. They have two daughters named Malia Ann and Nathasha.

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Facts about Barack Obama 3: the president of United States

The first African American president is Barack Obama. He becomes the 44th president at the age of 47 on 20 January 2009.

Facts about Barack Obama 4: the ceremony

The ceremony of his inauguration as a president of United States is considered as the largest one. There are around 2 million people attended the ceremony in Washington DC. Find out another figure in Baden Powell facts.

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Facts about Barack Obama 5: the Kenyan symbol

He had a Kenyan symbol located in his presidential desk in the white house. It was a symbolic wooden carving which depicted an egg held by hand. It was the symbol of fragility of life.

Facts about Barack Obama 6: the family dog

Can you tell me the name of the family dog of Barack Obama? It is Bo. This dog was brought to the White House as promise to his daughter if he was elected as a president of US. Bo is a black and white Portuguese water dog.

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Facts about Barack Obama 7: the favorite candy

During his inauguration, the guests were served with Obama’s favorite candy. It was the salted caramels. Fran Bigelow was the master chocolate who made the candy.

Facts about Barack Obama 8: the national health care

The national health care was one of the main issues brought by Obama. On 23 March 2010, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were passed. Another achievement during his presidency was the end of Iraq war. Osama bin Laden who was the leader of Taliban and Al Qaeda was killed by US Special Forces on 1 May 2011.