Senator Barack Obama (Illinois)
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Personal Facts:
Born August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Family: Married Michelle Robinson in 1992. They have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Religion: They attend United Church of Christ in Chicago.
Education: B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University, 1983. J.D. from Harvard Law School, 1991.
Experience:
Career before entering politics: Attorney, Lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School, Author.
Political Experience: State Senator (Illinois) from 1995-2005, 2000 U.S. Congressional Candidate (Lost Election), U.S. Senator 2005-Present.
More Information and Links:
Books by Barack Obama
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Books about Barack Obama
Barack Obama: Working to Make a Difference (Gateway Biographies)
Barack Obama (People in the News)
Links
Barack Obama's Campaign Website
Barack Obama's Offical U.S. Senate Website