Barack Obama
About Barack Obama
The forty fourth President and the first African American to hold the office. Obamas election in 2008 was a watershed moment in American history. His presidency saw the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the legalization of same sex marriage. Obama faced intense opposition from Republicans, particularly over healthcare reform. His presidency was marked by the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis. Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. His eloquence and composure made him a global icon. He was the first president to publicly support same sex marriage.
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