USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, succeeding George W. Bush. Obama officially assumed the presidency at 12:00 pm, EST, and completed the oath of office at 12:05 pm, EST. He delivered his inaugural address immediately following his oath.

Detailed explanation-2: -In his youth, Obama went by the nickname “Barry.” Obama lived with his mother and half-sister, Maya Soetoro, in Hawaii for three years from 1972 to 1975 while his mother was a graduate student in anthropology at the University of Hawaii.

Detailed explanation-3: -From sixth grade through eighth grade at Punahou, Obama lived with his mother and Maya. Obama’s mother completed her coursework at the University of Hawaii for an M.A. in anthropology in December 1974.

Detailed explanation-4: -Barack Obama gave a farewell speech, stating many achievements made during his presidency and thanking the American people for their hard work they had done and would continue to do.