Ann Dunham

Ann Dunham was an American anthropologist and the mother of the 44th American president, Barack Obama.

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Profession :

Celebrity Family Member

Birthday :

November 29, 1942

Death Date:

November 07, 1995

Age :

52

Born on November 29, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, Stanley Ann Dunham, commonly known as Ann Dunham, was an American anthropologist and social activist. She gained prominence for her research on Indonesian crafts and industries, where she significantly contributed to rural development and focused on economic anthropology. As the mother of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, Dunham is widely recognized. She was married to Barack Obama Sr. from 1961 to 1964 and later to Lolo Soetoro from 1965 to 1980.

Throughout her life, Dunham was actively involved in various organizations and movements, including women’s rights and international development. She worked on microfinance projects, promoting small businesses in Indonesia, and was employed by non-profit organizations such as the Ford Foundation and the East-West Center. In 1990, a biographical documentary film about her life, titled “Obama Mama,” was released. Dunham passed away on November 7, 1995, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

An interesting fact about Dunham is that she was initially named Stanley Ann Dunham but chose to go by Ann after being teased at school.