Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General

Born on January 21, 1951, Eric Holder is the 82nd Attorney General of the United States. Confirmed on February 2, 2009, he is the first African-American to hold the position of Attorney General of the United States. Mr. Holder received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and his Juris Doctor for Columbia Law School. He is married to Dr. Sharon Malone, an obstetrician and they have three children together.