In her quest to serve America's armed forces, the First Lady announced changes in the Family and Medical Leave Act to make it easier for family members to care for wounded veterans and service members.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the U.S. Department of Labor on new rules proposed to help caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, in Washington, D.C. Jan. 30, 2012. Mrs. Obama was joined on stage by Ms. RyAnne Noss, wife and caregiver of SFC Scot Noss, and Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis.
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First Lady Michelle Obama on Joining Forces for Caregivers of Wounded Veterans:
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James Gale must be having the time of his life. This 11 year old won a contest to be on national TV during the Super Bowl and get a chance to meet his NFL hero, Wes Walker, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. He also got a tour of the White House from First Lady Michelle Obama, who we see below in a funky, 80s-style blouse and royal blue pencil skirt. You know the 80s are back when the First Lady is sporting their style!
First Lady Michelle Obama shows NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid James Gale, 11, historical photos from previous administrations on display in the Booksellers Area during a National Football League (NFL) taping in the East Wing of the White House, Jan. 30, 2012. At right is James' mother Lisa Gale. The taping will air during the Super Bowl, Feb. 5, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
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First Lady Michelle Obama with NFL PLAY 60 Winner James Gale:
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First Lady Michelle held an event at Parklawn Elementary School with Rachael Ray and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in her continuing quest to improve the health of our nation's children.
The First Lady had lunch at Parklawn in recognition of their efforts to serve nutritious food in the cafeteria. For the occasion she wore a cute argyle sweater and a single strand of pearls.
First Lady Michelle Obama joins children for lunch at Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 25, 2012. Mrs. Obama was joined by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and celebrity cook Rachael Ray for a Let's Move! event celebrating the school’s food service employees serving healthy meals that meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new and improved nutrition standards for school lunches.
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First Lady Michelle Obama has lunch at Parklawn Elementary School:
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First Lady Michelle Obama made the announcement a few days ago that there would be a major investment into educating medical professionals on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the two signature medical problems of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in order that our veterans can receive the care they need and deserve.
First Lady Michelle Obama shakes hands with veterans and medical personnel during a Joining Forces event at Virginia Commonwealth University AAMC-Medical Center in Richmond, Va., January 11, 2012. Mrs. Obama announced a major commitment by the country’s top medical colleges and universities to create a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities to ensure that veterans, service men and women receive the medical care that they deserve.
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Michelle Obama at Virginia Commonwealth University AAMC-Medical Center:
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The First Family took some time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to give back. President Obama has declared this a national day of service, and so the Obamas spent time at Browne Education Campus, a DC elementary school.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Browne Education Campus in Washington, D.C., before participating in a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service event with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia, Jan. 16, 2012.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Paint a Classroom on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service:
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama Serve on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
First Lady Michelle Obama took time to drop off toys donated to Toys for Tots by White House Staff.
She makes a lovely Santa, doesn't she?
Photo of the Day: The First Lady drops off toys from White House staff to the Toys for Tots drive at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in DC.
UPDATE: We've located another photo of the First Lady playing Santa!
First Lady Michelle Obama sorts toys after she delivers toys and gifts donated by White House staff to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Campaign at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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First Lady Michelle Obama Plays Santa for Toys for Tots:
Our lovely First Lady took time out of her schedule to visit Children's National Medical Center and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to some sick children, their parents, and the staff. Joining her were Bo the First Dog and Santa Clause.
First Lady Michelle Obama reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during a Christmas holiday program with children, parents and staff at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2011. Participants included 19 year-old patient Ashley Riemer, right, Bo, the Obama family dog, and Santa Claus. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
The First Lady also shared some Obama family traditions, including a large meal in Hawaii on Christmas Eve.
Meanwhile, Bo the First Dog took the visit as an opportunity to greet the children.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo, the Obama family dog, greet audience members at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2011. Mrs Obama visited and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during a Christmas holiday program with children, parents and staff. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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First Lady Michelle Obama, Santa Claus and Bo the First Dog Visit Sick Kids:
First Lady Michelle Obama and White House Chefs join children from Bancroft and Tubman Elementary Schools to harvest vegetables during the third annual White House kitchen garden fall harvest Oct. 5, 2011. Mrs. Obama planted the White House kitchen garden to help connect kids with the food they eat – an essential component of her Let’s Move! initiative.
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First Lady Michelle Obama, White House Chefs, and Elementary School Children Harvest Vegetables from the Kitchen Garden:
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Michelle and Dr. Jill Biden traveled to Saint Louis to hang out with soldiers at the first game in the World Series as part of their Joining Forces initiative.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, with veteran James Sperry and his daughter, Hannah, pause for the national anthem prior to Game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 19, 2011. The First Lady and Dr. Biden attended the game as part of their Joining Forces initiative.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden at Game 1 of the World Series:
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