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Madelyn Dunham

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Resourceful Brave Passionate Determined A True Friend Magnetic

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1922-10-26
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The maternal grandmother of United States President Barack Obama played a pivotal role in his upbringing. She became a central figure in his life when she began raising him from the age of 10 in their shared apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her influence on Barack Obama was profound, offering stability and guidance during his formative years. Before she gained recognition through her famous grandson, Barack Obama’s grandmother lived a quiet but meaningful life. She was an honor roll student during her school days, excelling academically. On the very night of her senior prom, she married her husband, Stanley—a moment that marked the beginning of a new chapter. Together, they had one daughter named Ann, who would later become the mother of Barack Obama. Throughout it all, the values she instilled and the love she gave helped shape the future president, making her an unsung hero in the story of Barack Obama’s journey.

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She passed away on November 2, 2008, just five days before her grandson was elected President.

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