Barack Obama
- Name
- Barack Obama
- Country
- USA
- Field
- Politics & Government
- Known For
- 44th US President (2009–2017); first African-American president; Nobel Peace Prize 2009
- Profile
Barack Obama (1961–present)
Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States (2009–2017) — the first African-American president.
Key Achievements
- Affordable Care Act (ACA / 'Obamacare') — expanded health insurance.
- Ended US combat role in Iraq; ordered killing of Osama bin Laden (2011).
- Signed Paris Climate Agreement (2015).
- Nobel Peace Prize (2009) — awarded early in his presidency.
Historic Significance
- His election symbolised a milestone in American racial history.
- 'Yes We Can' became a global rallying phrase.
Post-Presidency
- Active in civic life, climate advocacy, and democracy promotion.