Michelle Obama Wife of The President Barack Obama

Michelle Obama is the Unites States first African-American First Lady and is the wife of President Obama. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She met President Obama when she worked in a law firm in Sidley Austin in Chicago. She was very proactive in helping Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic National Convention and on his bid for Presidency until the time he was elected as the First African-American President of the Unites States. A mother of two girls, Malia and Sasha, Michelle became an icon not only for her confidence in handling herself as the Nation’s First Lady but she is also known to be an icon for her no nonsense fashion style. Born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago Illinois, Michelle’s father worked as the city pump operator while her mother stayed at home until they were all high school to attend to their needs. Her older brother Craig is a basketball coach at Brown University.

During the 2008 Presidential election, Michelle Obama expressed her apprehension for her husband’s bid on the Presidency because of the negative effects that this may incur on her two daughters but she supported him anyway in one condition that Barack Obama will give up smoking which has long been his habit. During the early parts of the campaign period, Michelle was slumped with comments not just on her participation on the campaign but in any speech or interviews that she may have that will ignite public interest and cause a stir in to the political scene.

Michelle Obama also sparked interest because of her fashion style. In different magazines she has been labeled as one of the most influential and inspiring woman to date. With different tributes made for her, Michelle undoubtedly is not just a shadow of her husband but has also clearly made a mark and a name that will linger on the minds of the American people. Just recently she made it to the cover of the Fashion Magazine “Vogue” March 2009 issue. Michelle’s contemporary and no nonsense lifestyle is fast becoming a trendsetter among women all over the globe. She has always been linked to the styles of former first lady Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan.

As of date, Michelle Obama has made contributions and focuses on giving out support on the families of military personnel. She is also into the project for organic movement which is also focused on planting organic food in the White House. Aside from this Michelle also supports the makes it a point to get acquainted with the White House staff and organization. Michelle is well known in balancing her duties as a mom and as a political wife.

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