In the summer of 1989, a Harvard Law student named Barack Obama met Michelle Robinson at a Chicago law firm, where she was assigned to mentor him. Michelle was skeptical at first and kept things professional, focused on her rising career. Barack, however, admired her deeply and didn’t give up. After inviting her to a community meeting, Michelle saw his passion for service and agreed to a date. Their day included the Art Institute of Chicago, a movie, and ice cream—simple moments that sparked som

the summer of 1989, Michelle Robinson had no plans to fall in love when she was assigned to mentor a confident summer intern named Barack Obama at a Chicago law firm. She actually said no—more than once. But Barack persisted, finally winning her over with a simple first date: a walk by Lake Michigan, ice cream, and a movie. Michelle thought he was a little too sure of himself—until she saw his heart for community service and justice. That changed everything. Years later, he proposed over dinner

"Michelle Lavaughn Robinson, girl of the South Side... for the past 25 years you have not only been my wife and mother of my children, you have been my best friend." -President Barack Obama, Farewell Address http://bit.ly/2jAM7uu | Fox 32 Chicago

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