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Do you think your ethnicity or skin color might keep you from accomplishing great things? Do you think they should be taken into account at all? Learn about President Obama and the political parties!
When Barack Obama, the 44th president and the first Black president, moved into the White House, he brought a lot of fun and excitement with him!
Obama and his wife, Michelle, made the big house feel like home with their daughters, Sasha and Malia. When they moved in, Sasha was ten, and Malia was seven.
Living in the White House was a blast for Sasha and Malia. They had so much fun exploring the big house and its beautiful gardens.
Check out the following video to see what it is like to live inside the White House!
Barack Obama was the first Black President of the United States.
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 4, 1961. His mom was from Kansas, and his dad was from Kenya.
During Obama's campaign for president, some people falsely claimed he was born in Kenya and not an American citizen. This conspiracy theory was created because the U.S. Constitution says all American presidents must be natural-born citizens, meaning they were born in the United States.
Think about it: they wanted to ensure the President was loyal to the country.
Imagine if a President were born in another country and later became a U.S. citizen. People might worry about their loyalty or if they could be a spy sharing secrets with another country.
It could be a big problem for national security and trust.
He broke many barriers and made a big difference in the United States.
As you learn about President Obama, list some interesting facts about him and the changes he brought to the country. Be ready to create a fun presentation with what you learned!
Read U.S. Presidents | Barack Obama before watching the video below.
Continue to the Got It? section to learn more about one of America's most inspiring leaders!
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