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    Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States in 2008, 143 years after the abolition of slavery. He was born in 1961 and graduated from Harvard Law School, becoming a senator in Illinois and later a U.S. Senator. As president, Obama brought hope to many African Americans and young voters while also facing some criticism for his handling of economic issues and foreign policy decisions.

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    Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States in 2008, 143 years after the abolition of slavery. He was born in 1961 and graduated from Harvard Law School, becoming a senator in Illinois and later a U.S. Senator. As president, Obama brought hope to many African Americans and young voters while also facing some criticism for his handling of economic issues and foreign policy decisions.

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    BARACK OBAMA

    143 years after the abolition of slavery, America chose its President

    BIOGRAPHY

    Barack Hussein Obama II

    1961 1991 1996 2005 2008

    Harvard Law School

    Senator in Illinois

    U.S. Senator

    President

    DOES HE BRINGS HOPE TO AFRICANAMERICANS & COMMUNITIES ?


    Yes, obviously Not at all

    Public Speaker Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. II Health Care Reform Notorious Foreign Policy ( G.W. Bush) Close to citizens Young people like him

    Devout Christian Weakness to deal with the Economic Crisis Obama's Japan bow Not delivering his major campaign promises

    OBAMA MADE AMERICA ACCEPT CHANGES


    1st Black President 95% of African-American votes Increased taxation for the wealthy Represents society where wage differentials, education, race or origin doesnt matter.

    CONCLUSION

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