Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama (born Aug. 4, 1961) is the first African American to be elected president of the United States. He was formerly the junior U.S. Senator from Illinois. He is married to Michelle Obama and has two daughters: Malia and Sasha. In April 2009, he became...

• Vice President: Joe Biden
• Preceded by: Alice Palmer
• Succeeded by: Kwame Raoul
• Born: Barack Hussein Obama II (1961-08-04) August 4, 1961 (age 59) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
• Political party: Democratic
• Spouse(s): Michelle Robinson ​ (m. 1992) ​
• Children: Malia, Sasha
• Parents: Barack Obama Sr., Ann Dunham
• Relatives: See Obama family
• Residence: Kalorama (Washington, D.C.)
• Education: Punahou School
• Alma mater: Columbia University (BA), Harvard University (JD)
• Awards: Nobel Peace Prize (2009), Profile in Courage Award (2017)
• Website: Official website, Obama Foundation, White House Archives