Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, is known worldwide for his historic presidency, but rare photos of his early years offer a glimpse into the man before the title. One such image—showing a young Obama in his college days, casually dressed, deep in thought—reminds us of his humble roots and the remarkable journey that led him to the White House.
Barack Hussein Obama II was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
His father was from Kenya and his mother was from Kansas.