Barack Obama

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... [more]

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.

 
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U.S. President Barack Obama's daughter Sasha waves to him from the Truman Balcony after he arrived on the south lawn of the White House via Marine One May 14, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama was returning from a trip to Arizona and New Mexico. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OK so no one wants the Obama girls hounded by papparazzi, but the Obama administration's tight control on when it is and isn't OK to take their pictures is getting a tad ridiculous. U.S. President Barack Obama's youngest daughter Sasha stands outside of the Dairy Godmother frozen custard shop on June 20, 2009 in the ... Read Full Story
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MiamiHerald.com Obama : Indefinite Gitmo detentions big challenge The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Thursday he's uneasy about his own proposal to indefinitely imprison some of the most dangerous terror … Obama Considering Prolonged Terror Detentions Voice of America Will Obama violate the spirit of the Fourth? Christian Science Monitor Obama more religious than Bush? Jewish Telegraphic Agency Antiwar.com  - Tajikistan News  - The Associated Press all 274 news articles » Continue….. Voice of America Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is helping the nation celebrate its birthday and his ... Read Full Story
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US President Barack Obama greets graduate students after delivering the commencement address during the Arizona State University graduation ceremony at Sun Devil Stadium May 13, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. Over 65,000 people attended the graduation. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images) more pics » President Barack Obama delivered the keynote commencement address Wednesday at Arizona State University after the college decided against bestowing an honorary degree upon him. And from the sounds of things, they better watch their backs. Now before I begin, I'd just like to clear the air about that little controversy everyone was talking about a few weeks back. I have to ... Read Full Story
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Before Obama majorly embarrassed Secretary Clinton. Oh, many of us knew this was coming - and it has happened on a smaller scale here and there (except during the Primaries in which Mr. Ditto copied almost ALL of her policy positions ). Now, it is on the big stage, about a big issue: Iran. My good buddy, American Girl in Italy , provided me with this article today, Clinton Urged Obama To Talk Tough On Iran . Now, see, this does not surprise me one little bit - both that Clinton wanted to talk tough to Iran, and that Obama left her hanging out ... Read Full Story
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US President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address during the Arizona State University graduation ceremony at Sun Devil Stadium May 13, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. Over 65,000 people attended the graduation. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images) more pics » Transcript Begins Below Thank you, President Crow, for that generous introduction, and for your inspired leadership here at ASU. And I want to thank the entire ASU community for the honor of attaching my name to a scholarship program that will help open the doors of higher education to students from every background. That is the core mission of this school; it is a core ... Read Full Story
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President Barack Obama visited Cairo on Wedensday for an historic address to the Middle East where he gave a speech that begins to define his approach towards the region. Fox News covered the speech with the slack-jawed incredulity we've come to expect whenever they talk about the president, and it made for some great clips on the Daily Show. Enjoy. Jon Stewart hosts Comedy Central's "Indecision 2008: America's Choice" at Comedy Central Studios on November 4, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central) *** Local Caption *** Jon Stewart (Getty Images) more pics » Read Full Story
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Employment Report Fuels GOP Attack on Obama Policies - Wall Street Journal Boston Globe Employment Report Fuels GOP Attack on Obama Policies Wall Street Journal By JONATHAN WEISMAN WASHINGTON — Republicans launched a political offensive against President Barack Obama's handling of the economy after weeks of reticence, emboldened by Friday's report of a surging unemployment rate. … Recovery timing, jobs key for 2010 US vote Reuters President Barack Obama is doing his part to end the bitter divide … Las Vegas Sun Barack Obama's Second Term Polls For the 2012 Election MyFox Austin Politico  - AlterNet all 348 news articles Obama hails `sheer improbability' ... Read Full Story
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Washington Post DA: Man threatened to kill Sotomayor and Obama Newsday, NY (AP Photo / June 5, 2009) A Manhattan man is accused of threatening to blow up Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and President Barack Obama , prosecutors said. John Zaubler, 48, was charged Friday with a count of making terroristic threats. … Video: Under dog WWLP.com NYC man charged with threatening Obama , Sotomayor The Associated Press Journalists Ignore Reality That 'Post-Racial' President Isn't FOXNews NY1  - New York Daily News all 5,258 news articles Continue….. FOXNews In Germany, Obama strikes an urgent note on Mideast peace Los Angeles Times, CA Gerald Herbert / ... Read Full Story
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Canoe.ca Cheney "wrong" on facts: Obama Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday struck back at one of his toughest critics, saying former Vice President Dick Cheney was wrong when he criticized White House plans to close the US prison at Guantanamo Bay. … Video: Dick Cheney on Same-Sex Marriage C-SPAN Former Vice President Dick Cheney 'a strong believer' in waterboarding New York Daily News Obama refutes Cheney: He's 'wrong' CNN Political Ticker Politico  - Washington Post all 386 news articles Continue….. Telegraph.co.uk White House: Obama Not Concerned About Chinese Demand For US Debt Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–President Barack Obama ... Read Full Story
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Obama Cairo Speech 'Signal Achievement,' Republican Lugar Says - Bloomberg Mirror.co.uk Obama Cairo Speech 'Signal Achievement,' Republican Lugar Says Bloomberg By Hans Nichols June 6 (Bloomberg) — Senator Richard Lugar termed President Barack Obama's address to the Muslim world a “signal achievement” and dismissed criticism by fellow Republicans that the US leader was too apologetic. … Obama to Iran: Let Us 'Move Forward' Voice of America Obama on Iran nuclear issue BBC News Editorial: Hits and Misses Dallas Morning News AFP  - Global Security Newswire all 438 news articles Obama to mark 65th D-Day anniversary in Normandy - Washington Post The Associated Press Obama ... Read Full Story
WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama is still looking for a church home more than a year after resigning from the Chicago church led by his controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the first family has yet to join a church because Obama doesn't want his attendance to disrupt other people's worship. Gibbs says Obama enjoys services led by Camp David's chaplain on weekends the family spends at...  
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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha are on a weeklong trip with stops in Europe and Africa.  
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CNN - Found 2 hours agoRepublican strategist Karl Rove said Sunday that Gov. Sarah Palin's decision to step down risky and not clear. (CNN) — The 'architect' of George W. Bush's successful presidential campaigns has questions about Sarah Palin's resignation as governor. 'It's a risky strategy,' Republican campaign ... Palin announces she's leaving office - CNN Palin Ramps Up War on Press...  
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The Obama administration "misread" the depth of the economic troubles it inherited and still expects more new jobs in the long term as the spending pace from the $787 billion stimulus plan quickens, Vice President Joe Biden said. Republican congressional... Sponsored Topics: Joe Biden - Presidency of Barack Obama - United States - Politics - American Broadcasting Company  
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'Misread economy' - Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that the Obama administration "misread the economy" when it forecast unemployment would peak at 8 percent if Congress enacted a $787 billion stimulus. Unemployment reached 9.5 percent last month.... Sponsored Topics: Joe Biden - White House - Presidency of Barack Obama - Politics - Unemployment  
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. Biden flew ...  
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BAGHDAD (AP) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq on Thursday to visit U.S. soldiers, just two days after all American combat troops withdrew from Baghdad and all of Iraq's cities and towns. During his visit, Biden will meet with Iraqi leaders, including President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. A White House statement said Biden will reiterate the U.S. commitment to carry out President Barack Obama's plan...  
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President Barack Obama considers Jordan superior to Kobe. Asked Saturday who he thinks is better, Bryant or the legendary Michael Jordan , the President left no doubt, saying, "Oh, Michael." "I mean, Kobe 's terrific. Don't get me wrong," Obama said ...  
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The rebellious son of a Baptist minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright was hired by Trinity United Church of Christ in 1972 when he could find no Baptist church to take him. The congregation on 95th Street had recently adopted the motto "Unashamedly black ...  
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The Rev. Otis Moss III, the successor pastor to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright at Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ -- the church President Obama felt forced to flee as a result of Wright's inflammatory and racist remarks -- is apparently picking ...  
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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.

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama, (born Jan. 17, 1964) is an attorney and the wife of Barack Obama. Michelle was born in Chicago and can trace her lineage to pre-Civil War black slaves in the American South.

Malia Obama

Malia Ann Obama, (born 1998) is the oldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama. Her Secret Service codename is "Radiance."

Sasha Obama

Sasha Obama (born 2001) is the youngest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama. She is also the youngest child to live in the White House since John F. Kennedy, Jr. Sasha's Secret Service nickname is "Rosebud."

Madelyn Dunham

Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham (born October 26, 1922 – November 2, 2008) was Barack Obama's maternal grandmother. She was married to Stanley Dunham and gave birth to Ann Dunham Soetoro. Madelyn and Stanley raised Barack Obama from age 10 in Hawaii, where she died Nov. 2, 2008, just two days before Obama was elected president.

Ann Dunham Soetoro

Ann Dunham Soetoro (born Nov. 29, 1942 - Nov. 7, 1995) was born Stanley Ann Dunham and was later known as Ann Obama; S. Ann Dunham Soetoro; and Ann Dunham Sutoro. She was an anthropologist born in Kansas. She married Barack Obama, Sr. in 1961 before giving birth to Barack Obama, Jr. The two soon divorced after Obama Sr. went to study at Harvard. She later married Lolo Soetoro in 1967 and gave birth to Maya Soetoro-Ng.

Barack Obama, Sr.

Barack Hussein Obama Sr. (born 1936 - Nov. 24, 1982) was a Kenyan economist who studied at the University of Hawaii and later at Harvard. Obama was briefly married to Ann Dunham Soetoro, who gave birth to the couple's only child together: Barack Obama, Jr.

George Obama

George Hussein Onyango Obama, (born c. 1982) is the youngest son of Barack Obama, Sr., who died while George was only a few months old. He is the half brother of U.S. president Barack Obama. His mother is a Kenyan named Jael who now lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Malik Obama

Malik Obama (born c. March 1958) is the eldest son of Barack Obama, Sr. and the half-brother of Barack Obama. Malik was born to Barack Obama, Sr.'s first wife, Kezia. He is a successful businessman who still lives in Kenya though frequently visits the United States. He was Barack Obama's best man at his wedding to Michelle Obama.

Maya Soetoro-Ng

Maya Kassandra Soetoro-Ng (born Aug. 15, 1970 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is the daugther of Ann Dunham Soetoro, and the half sister of Barack Obama. She is a high school history teacher in Hawaii.

More Family Members
  • Stanley Dunham - maternal grandfather (1918-1992)
  • Charles T. Payne - maternal great-uncle (born 1925)
  • Lolo Soetoro - stepfather (1936-1987)
  • Hussein Onyango Obama - paternal grandfather (1895-1979)
  • Habiba Akumu Obama - paternal grandmother
  • Sarah Obama - paternal step-grandmother (born 1922)
  • Kezia Obama - step-mother (born 1940)
  • Abo Obama - half-brother (born 1968)
  • Auma Obama - half-sister (born 1960)
  • Bernard Obama - half-brother (born 1970)
  • Ruth Ndesandjo - Barack Obama Sr.'s third wife (born in U.S. c. 1940)
  • Mark Ndesandjo - half-brother
  • Zeituni Onyango - half-sister (born May 29, 1952)
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