When was Barack Obama born and where was he born?
Barack Obama was born on the 4th of August 1961 at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the only U.S. president born outside the contiguous 48 states.
Common questions about Barack Obama
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What were the key dates in Barack Obama's early life and education?
Barack Obama moved to Indonesia in 1967 and returned to Honolulu in 1971 to attend Punahou School. He graduated from Columbia University in 1983 and earned a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1991.
When did Barack Obama serve as President of the United States?
Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from the 20th of January 2009 to January 2017. He was inaugurated on the 20th of January 2009 and his term ended in 2017.
What major legislation did Barack Obama sign into law during his presidency?
Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on the 23rd of March 2010. He also signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on the 17th of February 2009.
Who were Barack Obama's parents and what was their background?
Barack Obama's mother was Ann Dunham, an 18-year-old American of English, Welsh, German, Swiss, and Irish descent. His father was Barack Obama Sr., a 27-year-old Kenyan from the Luo tribe who died in an automobile accident in 1982.