Essay on Barack Obama

Important Points : Introduction - Early life of Barack Obama - Education of Barack Obama - Political career of Barack Obama - Obama's journey to become President - Conclusion.

Obama is such a person who with his courage showed the impossible to be possible. Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States. He was the first African American to hold the position. Obama won the first election in 2008, after which he won in 2012 and made his place in the presidency. Barack Obama is seen as the most successful president.

Barack Obama's full name is Barack Hussein Obama. Barack Obama was born on 4 August 1961 in Honolulu. His mother's name was Ann Dunham. Obama's father's name was Barack Obama Sr. His father moved away from him for his PhD. The relationship between the parents also began to deteriorate until the couple parted ways in 1964 with Divorce. In 1981, Obama's father was a victim of a car accident, in which both his legs were amputated, after which again in 1982 he had another car accident and senior Obama did not survive in it. At this time Obama was just 21 years old.

He graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. While living with his grand parents, Obama enrolled at the Punahou Academy. He completed his graduation with Honors degree in the year 1979. Where he had to face many problems due to black skin. In 1990, he was elected as the first black president of the Harvard Law Review. After law school, Obama returned to Chicago to practice as a civil rights lawyer. He also taught constitutional law part-time at the University of Chicago Law School.

Obama's advocacy work led him to run for a seat in the Illinois State Senate. In 1996, he stood from the Democratic Party and won the election. As a state senator for years, Obama drafted ethical legislation with both democrats and republicans. He also expanded health services and elementary education programs for the poor. In 2009, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

In 2008, Obama announced his candidacy for the presidency on behalf of the Democratic Party. In 2009 Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States against Bill Clinton's wife, Mrs. Hillary Clinton. At that time America was facing many problems. Its economy was weakened by the global economic downturn. Along with this, foreign wars were also going on. Obama handled all such situations very intelligently. He worked for financial stability. Medical and educational facilities were improved. American foreign policy was revived. He strengthened relations with various foreign nations.

In February 2007, Obama filled out his nomination form for the Democratic presidential election. In June 2003, Obama was elected as a candidate from the Democratic Party. Hillary Rodham Clinton fully supported Obama in further campaigning. On November 4, 2008, Obama defeated his rival John McCain by 52.9% of the vote, registering a historic victory as Obama was the first African-American to become president. Obama was the 44th President of America.

In 2012 AD, he was re-elected as the President of America due to all his good work. Though he faced many challenges and criticisms, yet he never allowed his decisions to be affected. He stood firm against all the problems. We respect such a great leader.