Barack Obama

Barack Obama was the first sitting president to use a smartphone (BlackBerry) in office.

Barack Obama launched a program to teach kids computer coding.

Barack Obama was the first president to write a computer program (a simple one that drew a square) during the “Hour of Code” event in December 2014.

Barack Obama announced the capture of Osama bin Laden on May 1, 2011.

Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare) in 2010.

Barack Obama created more national monuments than any other president in U.S. history.

Barack Obama started an annual White House talent show known as the Turnaround Arts Talent Show.

Barack Obama kept a collection of good luck charms given to him by visitors throughout his presidency.

The Obamas hosted trick-or-treating at the White House every Halloween.

Barack Obama had a red button on his desk that ordered tea, not launched missiles!

Barack Obama taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago from 1992 to 2004.

The Obamas have family dinner at 6:30 PM whenever possible.

Bo, the Obama family’s first dog, was a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy. Their second dog, Sunny, joined the family in 2013.

Barack Obama doesn’t like mayonnaise.

Barack Obama loves broccoli (unlike some other presidents!).

Barack Obama has a sweet tooth for pie! His favorite pies include apple pie, a classic American dessert he enjoyed often during his presidency, and sweet potato pie, a treat he also loves.

Barack Obama’s favorite baseball team is the Chicago White Sox.

Barack Obama threw the first pitch at the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Barack Obama coached his daughter Sasha’s fourth-grade basketball team, known as the Vipers, during his presidency.

Barack Obama was named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year twice (2008 and 2012).

Barack Obama’s first inauguration on January 20, 2009, was one of the most-watched events in history, with about 38 million viewers tuning in to watch it on television.

Barack Obama primarily wears either gray or blue suits to limit daily decisions.

Barack Obama prefers tea over coffee.

Barack Obama was the first sitting president to publicly support same-sex marriage while in office.

Barack Obama created the first-ever White House Maker Faire.

Barack Obama made the White House visitor logs public for the first time during his presidency.

Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009.

Barack Obama was the first president to appear on late-night TV while in office, including on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno.

Barack Obama has two daughters, Malia and Sasha, born in 1998 and 2001 respectively.