Michelle And People

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Alone Time

Michelle Obama Is Relishing Her Alone Time with Barack: We're 'Remembering What Brought Us Together' https://t.co/OQju4SReXA

— People (@people) December 6, 2019

What Michelle Obama Loved in 2019 (Toy Story!), What She Binged and What Surprising Skill She Learned https://t.co/QwDOy11Eh4

— People (@people) December 6, 2019

An Incredible 2019

Michelle Obama's Incredible 2019, from Breaking Records with Her Book to Being Praised by Beyoncé https://t.co/vIONpRpsFi

— People (@people) December 5, 2019

The Drip Is Phenomenal

Barack & Michelle Obama Just Bought a $11.75M, 7-Bedroom Martha's Vineyard Estate: Reports https://t.co/f4jZ33PwU2

— People (@people) December 5, 2019

Record Setting Year

It's been a remarkable year since sharing my story with the world and I'm so grateful to all of you for the love and support! #IAmBecoming #PeopleOfTheYear https://t.co/HWZQlfquzD

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 4, 2019

.@MichelleObama Looks Back on the 'Panic,' Vulnerability & Gratitude of Her Record-Setting Year: 'Life Feels Different' #PeopleOfTheYear https://t.co/E30cjJB9Y4 pic.twitter.com/V7dB4nSpNn

— People (@people) December 4, 2019

Yes We Did

Tonight at @thewharfdc, Lawrence Jackson, a White House photographer during Obama’s two terms, shares photos and behind-the-scenes stories celebrating our first African-American president in YES WE DID https://t.co/FGakrfncIg pic.twitter.com/4dQfuiaat8

— Politics and Prose (@PoliticsProse) October 22, 2019

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The result is an intimate look at President Obama’s two terms, what it felt like to be a black man photographing the first black president of the United States and the ways, Jackson says, that the former president and first lady maintained their authenticity both on and off camera. “Lawrence has a talent for capturing the big scene, the iconic images that will help explain our times for future generations,” the president writes. “But he also has a unique gift for capturing those quieter moments—the margins of a big event, the pauses in a busy day, some stolen times with Michelle and our girls.”

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Hidden Heroes

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I’ve always been so inspired by the military caregivers who give so much to care for our nation’s wounded warriors. I’m thankful for the work that @dolefoundation does every day to celebrate and support our caregivers. I hope you’ll find a way to do the same in your community. pic.twitter.com/qpoIYINoNv

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 24, 2019

The gangs all here. Tonight, we’re thrilled to honor @MichelleObama with the Tom Hanks #HiddenHeroes Champion award, in recognition of her commitment to supporting America’s military caregivers. pic.twitter.com/zAaBRTSjr3

— Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 23, 2019

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama became teary as she accepted the Tom Hanks Caregiver Champion award for service to military caregivers on Thursday night at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes gala.

Opening up during a speech at the Washington, D.C. event, the former first lady said she first became aware of the difficulties for spouses, parents, and children of wounded and ill vets while on the campaign trail when her husband was first running for president.

“You all changed me forever,” she said. “You have changed the way I see service, you’ve changed the way I see war, you’ve changed the way I see this entire country. Whether we simply talk about the values we like to pride ourselves on, values like duty and honor and patriotism, or if we actually live them out.”

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.@savannahguthrie emceed the second annual Hidden Heroes Gala with the @DoleFoundation on Wednesday night, and some very special guests joined the event: @MichelleObama, @TomHanks and @RitaWilson!

The organization brings attention to the 6 million Americans caring for veterans. pic.twitter.com/DD2xRuNk8l

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 24, 2019

Find @MichelleObama's powerful remarks here👇https://t.co/75ptHakZR4 pic.twitter.com/SCzclzunX1

— Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 24, 2019

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Eight years ago First Lady @michelleobama started Joining Forces to activate support for service members, veterans, and their families. Today, @tomhanks presents her with Hidden Heroes Champion Award to thank her for taking action to support #hiddenheroes. #HeroesAndHistoryMakers pic.twitter.com/qbNwslg6pR

— Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 24, 2019

Thoughtfulness & Eloquence

Sarah Hurwitz is a brilliant writer with a big heart and a kind soul—and I’m sure @HereAllAlong will reflect her thoughtfulness and eloquence, which I depended on for so many years. I’m so proud of you, Sarah, for sharing your journey and your voice with the world! https://t.co/STJVtEWj3q

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 4, 2019

Actual Cover Of People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

President Barack Obama in New York for a Democratic Party fundraiser