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Meet Barack Obama

Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama Jr.

Born: August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii

Political career: Illinois state senator, 1997-2004; U.S. senator from Illinois; 2004-present

Home: Chicago

Education: received his B.A. from Columbia University in 1983; J.D. from Harvard Law in 1991

Spouse: Michelle (Robinson) Obama

Children: daughters Malia, 9, and Natasha, 6

Religion: United Church of Christ

Campaign Web Site: barackobama.com

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