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Michelle Obama, wife of former President Barack Obama, is the first African-American First Lady known for her work in public health and education.
Michelle Obama is an American lawyer, writer, and public figure. She was the first African-American First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and continues to be a strong advocate for education and women's rights. Obama has achieved widespread recognition for her leadership, strength, and commitment to public service.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Michelle Obama is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 17, 1964, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, later known as Michelle Obama, was born in Chicago, Illinois.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Princeton University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Michelle Obama graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Sociology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earns Law Degree from Harvard</div><div class='timeline-text'>Michelle Obama earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Harvard Law School.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Barack Obama</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 3, 1992, Michelle Robinson married Barack Obama in Chicago.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes First Lady of the United States</div><div class='timeline-text'>Michelle Obama became the First Lady of the United States when Barack Obama was elected 44th President.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches "Let's Move!" Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>Michelle Obama launched the "Let's Move!" campaign to promote healthy eating and physical activity for children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publishes "Becoming"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Michelle Obama published her memoir, "Becoming", which became a best-seller.</div></div></div>
Michelle Obama, born January 17th, 1964, is an American lawyer, writer, and former First Lady of the United States at 59 years old. Best known for her work advocating for gender equality, health care reform, and her inspirational speeches, she continues to be an iconic figure for generations to come.
