Barack Hussein Obama II made history on January 20, 2009 when he was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the United States. A popular international figure, President Obama is well-known for his charming character, inspiring speeches, athleticism, and leadership skills. This article highlights some interesting facts about Barack Obama that you probably didn’t know about. 1. His name has a special meaning Given that President Obama’s father, Barack Hussein Obama Sr. was from Kenya, his son Obama Jr. inherited his father’s last name. The name ‘Obama’ derives from the Luo (a local tribe in Kenya) word ‘Obama’ meaning ‘to bend’ or ‘bending.’ The name ‘Barack’, on the other hand, derives from the Swahili word “Baraka”, which means “blessing” or “the one who is blessed.” Swahili is a popular Bantu language widely used in Kenya, the country of Barack Obama Snr’s origin. (Thought Co) 2. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii Even though his original place of birth was one of the most hotly-contested topics when he announced his intention to become president of the United States and even after becoming president, Barack finally proved that he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His birth certificate indicated that he was born on August 4, 1961 at the Kapiolani Maternity & Gynecological Hospital in Honolulu. His father was Barack Hussein Obama Sr, and his mother Ann Stanley Dunham. (BBC) Barack Obama with his mother at the Punahou by U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia. Source: Creative Commons 3. First president to be born in the 50th US State Barack Obama is the first president of the United States to be born in the state of Hawaii. He is also the first US president to be born outside of the 48 contiguous states. (Politico)
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