What made Barack Obama famous?

Answer 1

Barack Obama first gained recognition as a senator from Illinois. When he gave a very well-received speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, more people became aware of him and began to watch his career. He became internationally famous when he ran for and won the presidential election of 2008, becoming America's first black president.

Answer 2

Barack Obama is the first African-American president in the history of the United States. When he was elected overwhelmingly in 2008, it was considered an epic moment, and a sign that America had made progress in addressing racism in the culture. (This point can be debated, of course; I am simply re-stating what many people said at that time.) Mr. Obama is also the first president to be born in Hawaii.

Answer 3

Principally, being the first black US President.

Answer 4

Barack Obama was elected into the Illinois State Senate in 1996. He served until 2004. He became well known because what he did for the state. He later wanted to run for President, and won.

Answer 5

He was the first black president of the US

Answer 6

He's the President of the United States,and the first African American President and also the first one born in Hawaii, I'd say that's a good reason to be famous

Answer 7

He is, mainly, the United States first ever African American president.

Answer 8

he became the unioted states president