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Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, has received numerous honors in recognition of his career in politics. These include:
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 United States of America | 5 January 2017 | Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service [1] | |
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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 June 2009 | Order of King Abdulaziz (Collar) [2] | |
 Israel | 21 March 2013 | President's Medal [3] | |
 Republic of the Philippines | 28 April 2014 | Order of Sikatuna (Grand Collar) [4] | |
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2013: Cape Town. Awarded with Michelle Obama. The Award was accepted on their behalf by acting United States Ambassador Virginia Palmer. [48] [49] |
There are 13 community schools named after him, including: Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School, St Paul, Minnesota; Barack Obama Charter Elementary School, Compton, California; Barack Obama Elementary School, Hempstead, New York; Barack Obama Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia; President Barack Obama School - Public School 34, Jersey City, New Jersey. Barack Obama School of International Studies (Public 6-12 IB), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith (BOMLA), magnet secondary school for boys located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas.
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50. "Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy." Wikipedia Entry.
