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Barack and Michelle Obama's Love Story
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First Impressions
In the summer of 1989, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson heard the stories of a sharp intern named Barack Obama who’d just finished his first year at Harvard law.
“I thought, this is probably just a Black man who can talk straight. That’s why they’re excited about him,” Michelle said to supporters in a speech. Then he took her to church basements and she saw him in action. “He was able to articulate a vision that resonated with people, that was real. And right then and there, I decided this guy was special. The authenticity you see is real, and that’s why I fell in love with him.”
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Happy 45th Birthday Michelle! I know this will be a special day for you and your amazing beautiful family. Wishing you the very best in your new journey that will reflect in history. The best is yet to come your way. God Bless
Posted at 9:41PM on January 16th 2009 by Sonya Marie Drake
First Lady Michelle Obama - you are the epitome of class, elegance, grace and womanhood. My prayer is that God will continue to bless you and your beautiful family with all that you give thanks for, and more. I am not an American - I am a proud Bermudian and an even prouder black woman but we are all sisters in this journey, so HAPPY 45TH BIRTHDAY, my sister. Please tell your amazing husband that we in Bermuda are cheering for him - LOUDLY!
Posted at 7:49PM on January 16th 2009 by BELINDA