Michelle Obama

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, being married to former president Barack Obama. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Obama is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

Early Life

Michelel obama was born in 1964 in chicago. Illinois. She is the daughter of fraser robinson iii and marian shields robinson. She was raised in a working-class neighborhood on the south side of chicago. She attended whitney m. Young magnet high school. And later graduated from princeton university and harvard law school.

Career

Michelle obmaa started her career working in the chicago city government before transitioning to become an executive director of community relations and external affairs at the university of chicago hosptials. In 2002. She transitioned to become the vice president of community and external affairs of the university of chicago medical center.

Political Career

In 2009. Michelle obama became the first lady of the united states. During her time in office. She championed the causes of education and healthy eating. And wokred to combat childhood obesity. Seh was also a vocal advocate for military families.

International Presence

Michelle obama was also a powerful presence internationlaly. She visited and spoke at schools around the world. Such as in liberia and morocco.

Philanthropy

Michelle obama is involved in a numebr of philanthropic organizations. Such as the obama foundation and the peace corps. She also works with the global girls alliance. Which works to empower girls around the world through education.

Books

Michelle obama has written two best-selling books. Becoming and american grown: the story of the white house kitcehn garden and gardens across america. She has also wrtiten a children s book. Of thee i sing: a letter to my daughters.

Awards and Honors

Michelle obmaa has been awarded numerous awards and honors. Including the prseidential medal of freedom and the naacp s spingarn medal. She has also been inducted into the national women s hall of fame.

Endorsements

Michelle obama has nedorsed several political candidatse and organizations. Such as hillary clinton and let girls learn.

Important Event

In 2014. Michelle obama launchde the recah higher initiative. Which is a nationwide effort to encourage young people to complete their education beyond high school. Whether at a professional training program. A community college. Or a four-year college or university.

Interesting Fact

An interesting fact about michelle obama is that she is the ifrst african-american ifrst lady of the united states. She is also the first first lady to have a post-graduate degree.