The part of an overall economy that is primarily made up of money markets, banking institutions and brokers. The finance sector is a very important aspect of most large and highly developed economies, such as those in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Switzerland.
The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President took place on January 20, 2009. In his first few days in office, Obama issued executive orders and presidential memoranda directing the U.S. military to develop plans to withdraw troops from Iraq.
By Kenneth T. Walsh. + More. Barack Obama has been elected the 44th president of the United Statesâthe first time an African-American has won the nation's highest office and the rare occasion where a newcomer to national politics has captured the White House on his first try.Obama easily won the 270 electoral votes needed for victory.y Kenneth T. Walsh. + More. Barack Obama has been elected the 44th president of the United Statesâthe first time an African-American has won the nation's highest office and the rare occasion where a newcomer to national politics has captured the White House on his first try.