Barack Obama for Kids
First Black President!
On August 4, 1961, a very special baby was born in Hawaii—a beautiful island with beaches, palm trees, and warm sunshine. His name was Barack Hussein Obama. His mommy, Ann, was from Kansas, and his daddy was from Kenya, a country far away in Africa. Baby Barack was special because he had family from different parts of the world! His mommy held him close and sang him songs. She knew that one day, her son would do amazing things. Hawaii was the perfect place for Barack to start his journey. It was a place where people from many different backgrounds lived together as friends and neighbors. This would teach Barack an important lesson: we are all part of one big human family! 🌺🌏
Fun facts about Barack Obama
- Barack means 'blessed' in Swahili, the language of his father's homeland in Kenya!
- In Indonesia, young Barack had a pet ape named Tata and ate foods like snake meat and roasted grasshopper!
- Barack was on his high school basketball team - they won the state championship in 1979! His nickname was 'Barry O'Bomber' because of his jump shot!
- At Harvard Law School, Barack was elected president of the Harvard Law Review - the first African American to hold that position in its 104-year history!
- Barack earned only $10,000 a year as a community organizer - he could have made much more as a lawyer, but he wanted to help people!
What your child will learn
- Learn about Barack Obama
- Be inspired
- Value heritage
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