Barack Obama served two terms as the President of the United States. He was first elected in November 2008 and took office on January 20, 2009. He then won re-election in November 2012, serving a second term that began on January 20, 2013, and concluded on January 20, 2017.
During his presidency, Obama focused on several key issues, including healthcare reform, economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis, and foreign policy. His two terms made him the first African American president in U.S. history, and he left office with a significant impact on both domestic and global issues.