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Barack Obama was first elected president in November 2008, and re-elected in November 2012. He served the two terms a US president is allowed to serve and was not allowed to run again in 2016. He officially left office in January 2017.

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What does President Barack Obama's 'long form' birth certificate prove?

The "long certificate" proves that Barack Obama was born in the US.


How did barack obama become a president?

The American people voted for him, because he is a natural leader. One of the best the USA has had in a long time.


Why is Barack Obama President of the US?

President Obama holds the office because, after a long and arduous campaign, he received more votes.


Is Barack Obama our president?

Barack Obama is our president but not for long his term is coming to an end and he wont be able to serve another term do to the fact that he has served all his terms and cant run for presidency again


Who is the President of Hawaii?

The president of Hawaii is the president of the United States, Barack Obama.


How did Barack Obama become president as he was not born in the US?

Actually, he was born in Hawaii. Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. In April of 2011, the long form of President Obama's Hawaiian birth certificate was released, in order to remove the birth certificate question as a distraction from the other challenges we face as a country. See Related Links for an image of the birth certificate.


How long did it take Barack Obama to be president?

Barack Obama still IS president since 2008. So currently, in 2013, 5 years.


Now that he is no longer President of the US when will Barack Obama move to Zimbabwe and work with Robert Mugabe to become his successor?

Barack Obama has long been a strong supporter of Robert Mugabe, especially for Mugabe's strong stand on civil rights. Obama based his administration's domestic and economic policies largely on those of Mugabe. Given this history it is not surprising that Obama plans to visit and likely become Mugabe's successor.


Who are the signatories on President Barack Obama's 'long form' birth certificate?

The signatories on Barack Obama's Certificate of Live Birth are:Stanley Ann Dunham Obama (mother)David A Sinclair (doctor)Alvin T Onaka (state registar)


Why is Barack Obama a good president?

Barack Obama is a successful president because he does what the the majority of the American citizens desire. Hope this was useful


Was Obama's father sunni?

No, he is Christian, and was raised in the Christian faith by his maternal grandparents. President Obama has no ties with Islam, contrary to internet myths you may have read. But if you are asking about his father, who was born Muslim, Barack Senior left Islam and became an Atheist long before his son was born.


Is Barack Obama the 2009 president?

Barack Obama is our president but not for long his term is coming to an end and he wont be able to serve another term do to the fact that he has served all his terms and cant run for presidency again