BARACK OBAMA Barack Hussein Obama, who served as the President of the United States during its 44th term, became the first African American to serve in the highest office in the country when he was first inaugurated in 2008. The son of a black father raised in a small village in Kenya and a white American mother raised in Hawaii, Obama brought a unique set of experiences to the office. Inside this biography, you will learn all about the life and career of Barack Obama, including his childhood, family life, education, early career, and of course his time in office. In doing so, you will gain a far deeper understanding of Barack Obama, what his experience has been, what he has achieved, where his legacy stands, and what might be next for this iconic figure.