Barack Obama was the first African-American President of the United States.

He was born in Hawaii and spent much of his childhood in Indonesia.

Obama wrote several books, including his memoir "Dreams from My Father."

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his work in international diplomacy.

Obama was a skilled basketball player and often played pick-up games with staff and friends.

Obama is left-handed, making him the sixth U.S. President to be a southpaw.

He is a dog lover and brought two Portuguese Water Dogs, Bo and Sunny, to the White House.