Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born January 17, 1964. While she is primarily known for a strong force behind her husband, the 44th and current US president, Barack Obama, she has championed causes and has achieved success in her own right.
A Princeton and Harvard educated lawyer, Michelle started her career in 1988 at a Chicago law , where she met Barack. The couple wed four years later.
The First Lady dedicates her time and influence to highlighting social issues, with a particular focus on youth health and nutrition.
Despite all her triumphs, anyone with half a clue can see that the First Lady is dedicated family woman and her two daughters, Malia and Sasha, are her pride and joy! So, in the spirit of celebration we take a look back to admire and rejoice some moments in the life of one inspirational wife and mother.
Michelle Obama will celebrate her 50th birthday on January 17.
The Obama family in 2004 celebrate a senate election victory.
Michelle sits with her daughter, Sasha and waits for the 2004 senate election results to come in.
Michelle campaigns with her husband in May, 2008.
Michelle Obama and Barack Obama at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards.
Michelle stands with daughter Sasha at a train station in Philadelphia. The first family made their way to the White House by train in January 2009.
Michelle Obama campaigns on behalf of her husband for the Democratic presidential nomination in June 2007.
Michelle Obama arrives for a rally for her husband at UCLA in 2008.
Oprah Winfrey joins the Obama campaign in December 2007.
Michelle arrives on stage to introduce her husband at a rally at JFK Stadium in Springfield, Missouri in 2008.
First Lady, Michelle Obama, hands out candy to the trick or treaters who visit the White House.
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks a High in Miami Lakes, Florida in 2012.
Michelle spotted stepping out in a chic black ensemble in New York City, 2008.
The US First Lady looks classy in cream as she arrives at a Youth event in Chicago in 2012.
The First Lady’s official White House portrait.
The First Lady’s official White House portrait.
The first couple at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball in January, 2009.
President Barack Obama And First Lady Michelle Obama share a tender moment after the ball.
In all black at the 2009 NATO Summit.
Looking radiant at a Miami Student Forum in May, 2010.
U.S First Lady Michelle Obama and French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy depart from the Cathedral of Starsbourg, France during the 2004 NATO summit.
The couple embrace during an election rally night in June, 2008.
Michelle Obama speaks in Fort Lauderdale in August, 2012.
The Obamas jet around the campaign trail in 2008 before President Obamas first term election.
US First Lady Michelle Obama waits to greet the wives of various leaders as she hosts the APEC summit in Hawaii.
First Lady Michelle Obama looks super stylish as she acknowledges the crowd after delivering a speech at the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina, 2012.
Michelle Obama swings a racquet at a children’s event in 2012.
Michelle Obama swings a racquet at a children’s event in 2012.
US President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive at the ‘We Are One’ concert in 2009.
Michelle Obama rocking some pretty pumps on NBC News’ ‘Today’ show in 2011.
Michelle Obama with official White House dog, Bo.
First Lady, Michelle Obama played host to First Ladies from various countries at an agricultural event in 2010.
Lady in red; the First Lady at the 57th Presidential Inauguration ball in 2013.
First lady Michelle Obama looks chic as she arrives for the swearing in ceremony in January, 2013.
First Lady Michelle Obama shimmers her way to the Governors Ball in 2009 accompanied by President Barack Obama.
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