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5. And, so is his wife, First Lady Michelle, she..
Mon Jul 27, 2015, 07:53 PM
Jul 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama Champions Students


First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a discussion on higher education in the East Room of the White House. The First Lady hosted the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit to recognize youths who have overcome substantial obstacles to persist through high school and make it to college, as part of the “Reach Higher” initiative


President Barack Obama makes a surprise visit to the Beating the Odds Summit, part of the First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative, in the East Room of the White House (Photo by Pete Souza)



Jayson Rodriguez: Michelle Obama Talks Ambition, Educations & #TodaysKidsWillNeverLearn

Michelle Obama is nothing if not gracious. Since moving to the White House in 2009 following her husband Barack Obama’s presidential election win in 2008, the Chicago native has used her mantle as the First Lady to fight for military families, children’s health and young people’s pursuit of education. Her charm, intellect and warm personality have created a collaborative environment where politics are left at the door and people connect to get things done.

and more to the story.. http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/23/first-lady-michelle-obama-champions-students/

Our country has had an incredibly awesome First Couple in our White House for the last 7 years and counting.. I'm thrilled so many are able to appreciate that, she.. including us!

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