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This title introduces readers to Barack Obama, the forty-forth and first African-American president of the United States. This engaging biography explores Obamas childhood, education, and early career. Readers learn how he overcame challenges and what inspired him to public service. The presidents first term accomplishments are reviewed, from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to the elimination of Osama bin Laden and the end of the war in Iraq. Final chapters look forward to second-term goals including addressing climate change, equal rights, tax reform, and gun control. A timeline highlights President Obamas personal and professional journey, while hard-to-find photos and engaging text complete this up-close examination of this historic individual.