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Barack Obama

photographed in 2009

O·ba·ma

(ō-bä′mə), Barack Hussein, Jr. Born 1961.

The 44th president of the United States (2009-2017). He previously served in the Senate, representing Illinois (2004-2008). He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in diplomacy in 2009, and his work to expand health insurance coverage led to the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010.

Michelle Obama

photographed in 2009

Obama

, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Born 1964.

First lady of the United States (2009-2017) as the wife of President Barack Obama. She is an attorney and a former hospital administrator. As first lady, she advocated for international education for girls and young women and improved childhood nutrition.

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Obama

(əʊˈbɑːmə)

(Biography) Barack (Hussein) (bəˈrɑːk). born 1961, US Democrat politician: 44th president of the US from 2009

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[U.S.A.], July 30 (ANI): Former United States President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were spotted dancing at a concert of singers Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z in Landover, Maryland on Saturday night.

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figure By JUSTUS OCHIENG' On any other day during the Fifa World Cup fiesta, KOgelo, a Siaya village in football-crazy western Kenya, would be abuzz with pundits, wagers, and the occasional tiffs between supporters of rival teams.This is not the case this year as football competes for attention with of excitement surrounding the second coming of KOgelos most famous son, former United States President Barack Obama, on July 17.That is except for one man, another Obama called Malik, who has found little worth of adoration in his step brothers globally acclaimed achievements.

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Ludicrous to compare presidents

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But afterDonald Trumptook over as President, Obama was left to figure out how to spend his time away from the White House.

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