
Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon
We. Love. Michelle.
There arenât many ways to say it, but believe us. This love is real. Â
In 2009, Michelle Obama moved into the White House and into the hearts of Americans. Her brilliant smile and sartorial splendor caught our attentionâbecause, yeah. Sheâs fly. But we attribute Michelle Obamaâs staying power to her substance, intelligence and strength of character.
As part of our monthly series, His Lasting Legacyâa look back at President Barack Obamaâs two terms in officeâin March weâre celebrating the first lady. Michelle Obama is multidimensional. Sheâs not just the presidentâs wife; sheâs also a mother, a daughter, a lawyer, a black woman and a champion of the American people. The first lady has used her platform to champion education, support for veterans and fighting childhood obesity, among other causes. And through her initiativesâLetâs Move, Joining Forces, Reach Higher and Let Girls Learnâshe has galvanized celebrities and community leaders alike.Â
Here are some of our absolute fave pictures of the incomparable first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.Â

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Also in the His Lasting Legacy series on The Root:
âHistoric Presidency, Historic Opposition: The Legacy of President Barack Obamaâ
âFighting Racism in the Age of Obamaâ
âObamaâs Battle for Black Boys: My Brotherâs Keeper 2 Years Laterâ
Felice LeĂłn is multimedia editor at The Root.
