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Michelle Obama

This portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama was taken by White House photographer Chuck Kennedy during President Barack Obama's second term, which began on January 20, 2013. Mrs. Obama holds degrees from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard.
Photographer
Chuck Kennedy
Date of Work
February 12, 2013
Type
Photograph
Credit
Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy
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