Michelle Obama

Date of Birth: January 17, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: [Not applicable]

Biography

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She is an American attorney, author, and former First Lady of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2017 during her husband Barack Obama’s presidency. Raised in the South Side of Chicago, Michelle excelled academically, eventually earning her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. Michelle began her career as an attorney at a law firm where she met Barack Obama. Later, she transitioned into public service and various roles in the Chicago city government and as the Vice President of Community and External Affairs at the University of Chicago Medical Center. As First Lady, Michelle Obama became known for her advocacy work in various areas, including healthy eating, military families, higher education, and international adolescent girls’ education. Her “Let’s Move!” initiative aimed to combat childhood obesity, and she was instrumental in the creation of the “Joining Forces” initiative, which supports military families. After her time in the White House, Michelle Obama continued her advocacy work and authored a best-selling memoir, “Becoming,” which was published in 2018. The book received critical acclaim and was followed by a successful book tour.

5 Interesting Facts about Michelle Obama

1. Michelle Obama is the first African American First Lady of the United States.

2. She launched the “Let’s Move!” campaign to address childhood obesity.

3. Michelle’s memoir “Becoming” sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

4. She was the keynote speaker at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

5. She is a Grammy Award winner for Best Spoken Word Album for her audiobook “Becoming.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michelle Obama

1. “When they go low, we go high.”

2. “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”

3. “There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.”

4. “We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.”

5. “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.”