Today is Barack Obama's 64th birthday. The fiery Leo and former president of the United States is one of the most beloved politicians, and made history as the first African American to hold the office ...

Other Facts: The name Barack means "one who is blessed" in Swahili. Is the first African-American to be president of the Harvard Law Review. Has won two Grammy Awards. Timeline: 1964 - His parents' ...

He likely will not play the role of a “lame-duck” president, as the administration has yet to slow down. Obama currently finds himself in the middle of a heated standoff with the Republican-led Senate ...