The Essentials
Barack is married to Michelle Robinson, whom he met in 1988 while working at a law firm. They were married in 1992 and have two daughters: Malia, born in 1999, and Sasha, born in 2001.
Born:
August 4, 1961
Famous For:
Candidate for Democratic Party's 2008 presidential nomination.
Key Accomplishments: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard Law. Fifth African-American senator in U.S. history. His book, The Audacity of Hope, has been at or near the top of the New York Times Best Seller List since its publication in October, 2006.
Significant Quote:
"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress."
Fun Quote:
"That's silly talk... Talk to my wife. She'll tell me I need to learn to just put my socks on the hamper."
Barack is married to Michelle Robinson, whom he met in 1988 while working at a law firm. They were married in 1992 and have two daughters: Malia, born in 1999, and Sasha, born in 2001.
Born:
August 4, 1961
Famous For:
Candidate for Democratic Party's 2008 presidential nomination.
Key Accomplishments: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard Law. Fifth African-American senator in U.S. history. His book, The Audacity of Hope, has been at or near the top of the New York Times Best Seller List since its publication in October, 2006.
Significant Quote:
"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress."
Fun Quote:
"That's silly talk... Talk to my wife. She'll tell me I need to learn to just put my socks on the hamper."
