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Person · 1961–

Barack Obama

The 44th President of the United States — the first African American to hold the office.

The first Black U.S. president; a summit of [[black-leadership]].

A community organizer and senator, Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008 and served two terms, a milestone two centuries in the making.

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  1. November 4, 2008· debated
    Barack Obama elected president

    The descendant of an immigrant father and white mother becomes the first Black US president — a milestone amid ongoing debate.

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