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Michelle Obama
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Michelle Obama

Politician · born January 17, 1964

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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 as the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~32Became dean1996
  2. 41Became vice presidentMay 1, 2005
  3. 45Became First Lady of the United StatesJanuary 20, 2009
  4. ~58Named National Women's Hall of Fame2022
  5. ~59Named BBC 100 Women2023

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