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Michelle is born
She was born in Chicago, Illinois -
Michelle graduates high school
Michelle graduated as class salutatorian. -
Graduates college
Michelle attended Princeton University and graduated cum laude. -
Graduates law school
Michelle attended Harvard Law School. -
Michelle marries Barack Obama
They married in Trinity Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois. -
Malia Obama is born
Malia is the couple's first child. Her full name is Malia Ann Obama. -
Sasha Obama is born
Sasha is the pair's second child. Her full name is Natasha, but she is nicknamed Sasha. -
Barack Obama becomes the U.S president
This made Michelle the first lady. -
Let's Move! is launched
Michelle launched this program focused on preventing childhood obesity. -
She and Jill Biden launch Joining Forces
Michelle, and the second lady, Jill Biden launch this initiative to help veterans and their family. -
Michelle launches the Reach Higher Initiative
This initiative is an effort to inspire teenagers to continue education past high school. -
She and Barack Obama launch Let Girls Learn
Michelle Obama joined her husband to launch Let Girls Learn, a government wide initiative to help girls, worldwide, attend and stay in school.
