- **Born:** August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, [[Hawaii]] - **Parents:** Barack Obama Sr. (Kenyan economist) and Stanley Ann Dunham (anthropologist from [[Kansas]]) - **Spouse:** Michelle Robinson Obama (married 1992) - **Children:** Malia Ann Obama (born 1998), Natasha "Sasha" Obama (born 2001) - **Died:** Still living (age 63) - **Highest Office:** 44th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (2009-2017) - **Other Notable Positions:** U.S. Senator from [[Illinois]] (2005-2008), Illinois State Senator (1997-2004), community organizer in Chicago, constitutional law professor at University of Chicago - **Party Affiliation:** Democratic Party - **Historical Note:** First African American President of the United States, breaking a major racial barrier in American politics. Won Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation. Led the nation through the Great Recession with economic stimulus measures and signed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), expanding healthcare access to millions. Known for his eloquent oratory and "Yes We Can" campaign message of hope and change. Born to a Kenyan father and Kansas mother, raised partly in Hawaii and Indonesia, embodying America's multicultural identity. His presidency marked significant progress on climate action, LGBTQ rights, and immigration reform while facing intense partisan opposition and global challenges.