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President Biden and Donald Trump are scheduled to face off at a second and final debate on Sept. 10.
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Former President Barack Obama took to social media to defend President Joe Biden following the criticism from the debate with Trump.
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Obama - 10 things to know with detail
Early Life: Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father was from Kenya and his mother was from Kansas. He spent part of his childhood in Indonesia before returning to Hawaii to live with his maternal grandparents.
Education: Obama attended Occidental College in Los Angeles before transferring to Columbia University in New York City, where he graduated with a degree in political science. He then went on to Harvard Law School, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review.
Community Organizer: After law school, Obama worked as a community organizer in Chicago, where he helped to improve living conditions in low-income neighborhoods. This experience influenced his decision to pursue a career in politics.
Political Career: Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 and served there until 2004. In 2004, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the fifth African American senator in U.S. history. He served in the Senate until 2008, when he was elected President.
Presidential Campaign: In 2008, Obama ran for President as a Democrat, defeating Republican candidate John McCain to become the first African American President of the United States. He was re-elected in 2012, defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney.
Accomplishments as President: During his time in office, Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, which expanded access to healthcare for millions of Americans. He also ended the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which banned openly gay individuals from serving in the military.
Foreign Policy: Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his efforts to promote nuclear disarmament and improve relations between the United States and other countries. He also oversaw the operation that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011.
Economic Recovery: Obama inherited an economy in crisis when he took office in 2009, but his administration implemented policies that helped to stabilize the economy and lead to a period of economic growth. The unemployment rate dropped significantly during his time in office.
Climate Change: Obama was a strong advocate for action on climate change, signing the Paris Agreement in 2016, which committed the United States to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. He also implemented regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.
Legacy: Obama's presidency was historic for many reasons, including his status as the first African American President and his landmark healthcare reform. He left office in 2017 with high approval ratings and continues to be a prominent figure in American politics.