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1 Barack Obama 44 th president of the united states

2 Barack Obama’s Job Barack Obama is the 44 th and current president of the united states. Barack Obama is the 44 th and current president of the united states. Before that he was still pretty important. Before that he was still pretty important. From January 8 th, 1997 to November 4 th,2004,Barack Obama was a member of the Illinois senate from the 13 th district. From January 8 th, 1997 to November 4 th,2004,Barack Obama was a member of the Illinois senate from the 13 th district. From January 3 rd,2005 to November 16 th,2008,Barack Obama was a united states senator from Illinois. From January 3 rd,2005 to November 16 th,2008,Barack Obama was a united states senator from Illinois. Then, finally, from January 2 nd,2009 to now, Barack Obama has been the president of the united states. Then, finally, from January 2 nd,2009 to now, Barack Obama has been the president of the united states.

3 Childhood A.Born August 4 th,1961,in Honolulu, Hawaii. B.Mother: Ann Dunham. C.Ann’s mother and father fought in world war 2. D.After the war, they studied the on the G.I bill and bought a house in Hawaii. E.When Barack was 10,his mother sent him to his maternal grandparents, Madelyn and Stanley.

4 Childhood (continued) Enrolled in 5 th grade at Punaho academy. Excelled in basketball. Graduated with academic honors in 1979. Was one of only three black students. While in school, learned about racism and the importance of his African-American heritage.

5 Interests HHHHis hobbies are basketball and writing. IIIIn many of his hobbies he has experienced racism.

6 School History  After high school, studied at Occidental College in Los Angeles for 2 years.  Then transferred to Colombia University in New York.  Graduated in 1983 with a degree in political science.  Then worked in the business sector for 2 years.  Then he moved to Chicago in 1985.  There, he worked as a community organizer for the south side.  Entered law school in 1988.  One year later, he met Michelle Robinson, and was soon dating her.

7 Resources http://www.biography.com/articles/Barack-Obama-12782369 http://www.obama-biography.info/

8 Timeline

9 Map of Honolulu Hawaii

10 TRIVIA! Q:What was the name of Barack Obama’s mother? Q:What was the name of Barack Obama’s mother?

11 TRIVIA A: Ann Dunham A: Ann Dunham


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