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Michelle Obama's Legacy: The First Lady Through the Years

Michelle Obama leaves behind a legacy as the nation's first black first lady and a champion for a healthier and more educated nation.

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Image: Barack Obama Holds Election Night Gathering In Chicago's Grant Park

Image: Barack Obama Holds Election Night Gathering In Chicago

Michelle Obama embraces her husband, Barack Obama, after he gave his victory speech during an election night gathering in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, on Nov. 4, 2008. Obama defeated Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by a wide margin in the election to become the first African-American U.S. president.

— Eric Thayer / Getty Images
Image: Michelle Obama, Lucas Oppelt, Amy Oppelt, Lily Oppelt

Image: Michelle Obama, Lucas Oppelt, Amy Oppelt, Lily Oppelt

First lady Michelle Obama has a sticker placed on her face by 20-month-old Lily Oppelt, as her parents Amy and Sgt. Lucas Oppelt, far right, watch during her visit with Wounded Warriors being cared for at the Fisher House at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Apr. 14, 2014. The first lady participated in a pre-Easter celebration with military families and their children. The Fisher House provides extended-stay housing programs for family members while their loved ones receive specialized medical care at Walter Reed.

— Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Image: President Obama And First Lady Host Halloween Event At The White House

Image: President Obama And First Lady Host Halloween Event At The White House

The first lady hands out treats to a child dressed as a "lame duck" during a Halloween event at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on Oct. 31, 2016. The first couple hosted local children and children of military families for trick-or-treating.

— Pool / Getty Images
Image: Michelle Obama, Josh Segarra, Sergio Trujillo

Image: Michelle Obama, Josh Segarra, Sergio Trujillo

Michelle Obama dances to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" in the Diplomatic Room during a Broadway at the White House event for high school students involved in performing arts programs, in Washington, Nov. 16, 2015.

— Carolyn Kaster / AP
Image: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush

Image: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush

Michelle Obama hugs former President George W. Bush, as President Barack Obama and former first lady Laura Bush walk on stage at the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Sept. 24, 2016.

— Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Image: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama plays table tennis during her visit of Beijing Normal School

Image: Michelle Obama plays table tennis during her visit of Beijing Normal School

Michelle Obama plays table tennis as Peng Liyuan (R), wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, looks on during a visit of Beijing Normal School, a school that prepares students for universities abroad, in Beijing, China, Mar. 21, 2014.

— POOL / Reuters
Image: US President Obama and First Lady host Girls Scouts at White House Campout

Image: The Obamas host Girls Scouts at White House Campout

Michelle Obama pretends to warm herself over a "fire" made from battery-powered lanterns as she and her husband host a group of Girl Scouts from across the country for a camp out on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, June 30, 2015. The first family hosted the event as part of the first lady's "Let's Move! Outside" initiative and for Girl Scouts to earn the new Girls' Choice Outdoor badge.

— CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL / EPA
Image: Britain's Prince Harry laughs as U.S. first lady Michelle Obama catches a basketball during a game played by wounded warriors at Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Image: Prince Harry laughs as U.S. first lady Michelle Obama catches a basketball during a game played by wounded warriors

Britain's Prince Harry laughs as Michelle catches a basketball during a game played by wounded warriors at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 28, 2015.

— KEVIN LAMARQUE / Reuters
Image: First Lady Michelle Obama and students harvest the White House Kitchen Garden for her final time as First Lady

Image: Michelle Obama

During Barack Obama's time in office, Michelle Obama led a initiative encouraging healthy eating and started a garden on the South Lawn of the White House.

— MICHAEL REYNOLDS / EPA
Image: First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Chicago Promoting Healthy Food Options

Image: First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Chicago Promoting Healthy Food Options

Michelle Obama visits a Walgreens store that sells produce in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 25, 2011. The visit was part of the first lady's "Let's Move!" initiative, which is designed to promote healthy eating and lifestyles in low-income areas.

— Scott Olson / Getty Images
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Image: Michelle Obama and Marshall Reid

The first lady hugs her introducer, 12-year-old Marshall Reid from North Carolina and author of "Portion Size Me: A Kid-Driven Plan to a Healthier Family," during a Kids' "State Dinner" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Aug. 20, 2012. The first-time event included 54 children, ages 8-12, from all U.S. states, three territories and Washington, to a luncheon in support of the "Let's Move!" campaign, featuring healthy recipes and a performance by Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush.

— SAUL LOEB / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: Obamas Await Arrival of Chinese President

Barack Obama has his tie adjusted by Michelle Obama as they await the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan to the White House on Sept. 25, 2015.

Related: Michelle Obama: The Historic Legacy of the Nation's First Black First Lady

— JIM WATSON / AFP - Getty Images
Image: Michelle Obama And Star Athletes Visit Washington DC Elementary School

Image: Michelle Obama And Star Athletes Visit Washington DC Elementary School

Michelle Obama exercises with schoolchildren at Orr Elementary School as part of a ''Let's Move! Active Schools'' event in Washington, Sept. 5, 2013.

— Win McNamee / Getty Images
Image: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia

Image: Michelle Obama Speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia

Michelle Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2016.

— (C) Mike Segar / Reuters / REUTERS
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Malia Obama walks her new 6-month old Portuguese water dog Bo alongside President Barack Obama, Sasha Obama and Michelle Obama on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on April 14, 2009.

— SAUL LOEB / AFP - Getty Images
Image: US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama read Maurice Sendak's \"Where the Wild Things Are\" to children at the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Image: The Obamas Read Where the While Things Are

Obama and Michelle read Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" to children at the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, on March 28, 2016.

— NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP - Getty Images
Image: Michelle Obama, Elmo, Rosita

The first lady flexes her arms for PBS Sesame Street's characters Elmo, left, and Rosita, right, during an event to help promote fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Oct. 30, 2013. Sesame Workshop and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) joined in Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in announcing a two-year agreement to making healthy choices by using the Sesame Street characters to help deliver the messages about fresh fruits and vegetables.

— Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Image: Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton

Image: Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, accompanied by Michelle Obama, greet supporters during a campaign rally in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Oct. 27, 2016.

— Chuck Burton / AP
Image: First Lady Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

Image: Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

First lady Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sept. 3, 2012.

— Jae C. Hong / AP
Image: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama

Image: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama embrace as they watch the musical performances at the 2016 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Dec. 1, 2016.

— Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Image: President And Mrs. Obama Welcome 2016 U.S. Olympians To The White House

Image: The Obamas Welcome 2016 U.S. Olympians To The White House

Michelle Obama rests her elbow on the head of Olympian Simone Biles as President Barack Obama speaks during an East Room event at the White House in Washington, Sept. 29, 2016. President Obama and the first lady welcomed the 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House to honor their participation and success in the Rio Olympic Games last year.

— Alex Wong / Getty Images
Image: U.S. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are shown kissing on the \"Kiss Cam\" screen during a timeout in the Olympic basketball exhibition game between the U.S. and Brazil national men's teams in Washington

Image: The Obamas on the Kiss Cam

Barack and Michelle Obama are shown kissing on the "Kiss Cam" screen during a timeout in the Olympic basketball exhibition game between the U.S. and Brazil national men's teams in Washington, July 16, 2012.

— JONATHAN ERNST / Reuters
Image: Michelle Obama Delivers Final Speech At The White House

Michelle Obama delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring the 2017 School Counselor of the Year in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 6, 2017.

These were the last public remarks by the first lady during her husband Barack Obama's presidency.

— Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
Image: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama,

Image: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama

President Barack Obama and the first lady wait for the arrival of Nordic Leaders on the North Portico for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, May 13, 2016.

The Obama Era: The Last Eight Years in Pictures

— Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
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