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Michelle Obama — This Day in Women's History

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Michelle Obama

1964 – present

Lawyer, author, and former First Lady of the United States.

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Jan171964
Politics
Michelle Obama born in Chicago
The lawyer, author, and future First Lady is born Michelle LaVaughn Robinson.
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