Aug 29, 2012 · On November 4, 2008, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois defeats Senator John McCain of Arizona to become the 44th U.S. president, and the first African American elected to the White House.

Dec 15, 2020 · In January 2009, Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States. We rate this claim as FALSE, based on our research.

Dec 14, 2008 · A perplexing new chapter is unfolding in Barack Obama's racial saga: Many people insist that "the first black president" is actually not black.

The biography for President Obama and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States. His story is the American story — values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the ...

Jan 20, 2025 · In 2009, America made its history as the first Black person, Barack Obama, was sworn in as the 44th president of the country. In front of record-breaking crowds, the young senator became the commander-in-chief of the United States, taking oath on the Bible used by Abraham Lincoln.

Nov 9, 2009 · Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States (2009‑2017) and the first African American to be elected to that office.

Oct 14, 2016 · As Barack Obama’s historic presidency winds down, scholars are beginning the complicated undertaking of assessing the impact of the nation’s first black president.

Jan 22, 2025 · Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States (2009–17). He oversaw the recovery of the U.S. economy (from the Great Recession of 2008–09 ) and the enactment of landmark health care reform (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ).

When Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, he became the first African American to hold the office. Obama faced major challenges during his two-term tenure in office.

Jan 19, 2025 · On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama made history when he was sworn in as the first Black president of the United States. Alongside his wife and former First Lady, Michelle, his inauguration signified ...