Updated Jan. 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Barack Obama is inaugurated as 44th President of the United States on this date in 2009, making him the first African-American president.
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What did Barack Obama do before becoming president?
After working as a writer and editor, Barack Obama became a community organizer in Chicago, lectured on constitutional law at the University of Chicago, and then served in the Illinois State Senate and U.S. Senate.
What did Barack Obama achieve during his presidency?
Obama’s main reforms include the Affordable Care Act, sometimes referred to as "Obamacare", the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2010 for LGBTQ+ people working in the military.
What is Barack Obama doing now?
Since leaving office, Obama has remained active in politics, including campaigning for candidates in various American elections. He has also written a book called A Promised Land that was published in 2020.