Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended Columbia University and then moved to Chicago, where he worked as a community organizer before attending Harvard Law School. After graduating, Obama worked as a civil rights attorney before entering politics. In 1996, Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate, where he served for eight years before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004. During his time in the Senate, Obama became known for his ability to work across party lines and his passionate advocacy for issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. In 2008, Obama announced his candidacy for President of the United States, running on a platform of hope and change. He won the election in November of that year, becoming the first African American to serve as President. During his two terms in office, Obama oversaw significant changes in healthcare, climate policy, and foreign relations, and he remains one of the most popular and influential political figures of his generation.
