Barack Obama

President and Chicagoan

President Barack Obama catapulted to the forefront of the world's attention with his spirited bid for President of the United States. He was inaugurated as the nation's 44th President on January 20, 2009.

Learn more here about the President who calls Chicago home and who served Illinois in the Illinois General Assembly and the U.S. Senate.

Barack Obama - Overview

• Barack Obama - Photo Galleries See photo galleries from Obama's First 100 Days in Office, his Inauguration, his run for President, his life in Chicago, and more.
  
  
• Barack Obama Biographical Timeline
  Review a biographical timeline of key dates, links, photos, and events in the life of Barack Obama.
  
  
• Michelle Obama - Bio, Speeches, Photos
  Learn more about Barack Obama's wife and the First Lady of the United States of America.
  
  
• The Inauguration of Barack Obama
  Read facts, see a schedule and photos, and learn more about President Obama's historic Inauguration Day 2009.
  
  
• Key Speeches by Barack Obama
  Read Barack Obama's key speeches in their complete and unedited form.

Barack Obama and Chicago

• Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's Chicago
  Learn more about the Obamas' life in Chicago, key places in their history here, and more about some of their favorite Chicago things to do.
• IL Ballot for President of the United States
  Obama faced Senator John McCain (R-AZ) plus five others on the ballot in his home state during the 2008 elections.
• Obama Wins - Election Night Photos from Chicago's Grant Park
  See photos from the exuberant night in Grant Park when Obama clinched his bid for President.
• Barack Obama's Election Night Rally
  Learn details about Barack Obama's Election Night Rally held in Chicago's Grant Park.

Barack Obama - Just for Fun

• Bo Obama - The First Dog
  Cute-n-cuddly and now the most famous canine on the planet, see photos of the First Dog.
• Barack Obama "Swearing"
  This is a very funny post (with links to mp3's) of President Barack Obama cussing up a storm. Sort of.
• Top Ten Rap Songs about Obama
  Find the top rap songs about Barack Obama.
• Poetry in the Age of Obama
  Obama's chosen poet for his Inauguration, Elizabeth Alexander, discusses Obama, poetry, and language.
• Buy Your Barack Obama Action Figure
  About.com's Guide to Action Figures gives it 3.5 stars out of 5. Learn how you can own one here.
• World Music Songs About Barack Obama
  Americans aren't the only people tracking Obama closely. Find how the world views him through song here.
• Barack Obama's Poor Bowling Skills Revealed
  Barack Obama bowled a 37 early in his presidential campaign. (Then, the next day he went out and kicked some butt at hoops.)