This Day In History: Obama Was Sworn In As the 44th President… by African Celebs January 20, 2015 African Celebs ShareTweetPinShareShare0 Shares This day in History: Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America on 20 January 2009. Obama is the First African American to be elected as President of United States of America See Also Leading Ghanaian American Group Announces The Endorsement Of Gabe Amo For U.S. Congress ShareTweetPinShareShare0 Shares Tags 44th President Barack Obama Kenya United States of America Yes we can