Barack Obama was born in 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii and was raised mostly by his grandmother. He went on to graduate from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. Obama worked as a civil rights lawyer and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004, becoming the fifth African American senator in U.S. history. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007 and was elected in 2008, becoming the first African American president.

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2. ChildhoodBarack Obama was born on 1961, in Honolulu Hawaii. He was mostly raised by his grandmother, who sadly past one day before the election. Barack Obama only seen his father a few times in his childhood.Later Barack Obama Went to the Columbia University in 1983.

3. The College YearsBarack Obama remember the values of service and empathy. Instead of all ready being a graduate from Harvard in 1991. Also being the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review. Soon after law school, Obama returned to Chicago to practice as a civil rights lawyer, joining the firm of Miner, Barnhill & Galland. He also taught at the University of Chicago Law School. And he helped organize voter registration drives during Bill Clintons campaign.

4. Political CareerAfter all of his hard work Barack Obama became the third African American To be in the Senate. Barack Obama. Winning in a land slide. The polls were: Obama received 70% of the vote to Keyes's 27%. That was the biggest win deficit in Illinois state history. After an amazing speech at the DNC. For john Kerry's presidential run which he lost. Barack Obama announced his candidacy for Presidency in Springfield Illinois, 10 February 2007.

5. Aftermath After a hard brutal fight for the democratic nominee. Barack Obama Had Been Endorsed by Hilary Clinton. During The Democratic Convention. Then Barack Obama had to go against John McCain which lead in to another intense fight. In which Obama Won at 11:00 PM He Was Announced the President –Elect. Then Barack Obama Took the oath of office on the Lincoln Bible. At 12:00 to become the 44th President of the Unite States. Also to become the First African American President.

6. how did he make a difference? Barack Obama has Inspired millions including me, that there are no limitations. Barack Obama civil service, and giving back to the community was Great! He could have finished of been a lawyer and get into the supreme court but he decide instead of getting lots of money he wanted to give back to the community. Instead Barack Obama got a job as a community organizer and would help the community in the poorest areas of the south side of Chicago. Barack Obama made a huge difference. Continue next slide

7. how did he make a difference?The Obama Presidency means to Canadians and people around the world. That impossible is nothing and just because the odds are not in your favor it means nothing. It also tells the world Racism/segregation has stopped and shows how far a country can go in a matter of 40 Years. That also says that if America can do it so can Canada and the world. In addition, Barack Obama has a very high approval rating, the highest approval rating in the modern times. Barack Obama Is Very inspiring and exciting. Barack Obama could be look up as a role model as Martin Luther King, Herriot Tubman, and Mahatma.Gundi. In Conclusion, the Unites States made their decision and chose President Barack Hussein Obama. Therefore, that tells me that that broke the racial walls of a black man running the oval office or running the most powerful country in the world. Therefore, watch out I might become the prime minister of Canada. On the other hand, an Asian, black, white, or anyone has a same chance you just have to work for it.

8. The Improbable Quest

9. The Journey

10. Barack Obama Announces He Will Run for President of the United States.

11. Obama going to a rally in Youngtown ,Ohio.

12. Barack Obama seeing his children at the DNC.

13. Barack Obama Was named President-elect at 11:00 Pm on the Dot !

14. Barack Obama Taking oath of office. President Obama Now

15. The Improbable Quest Where Will Your Journey Take you? ……….Thanks For Watching!................By: Buraa Bye Everybody!!!

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