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Barack, Michelle Obama laugh off divorce rumors: See their relationship through the years

July 16, 2025, 11:40 p.m. ET
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have been dogged by speculation about their marriage since they left the White House in 2017. Though they reached a fever pitch in recent years — as Michelle Obama sat out the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and later the second inauguration of President Donald Trump — the couple has confirmed they are stronger than ever, decades after their 1992 wedding. "There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quittin' my man. And we've had some really hard times," Michelle Obama said in the July 16, 2025, episode of her "IMO" podcast, which featured her husband as the guest. "We have had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures and I have become a better person because of the man I'm married to." Scroll on to see the Obamas through the decades.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have been dogged by speculation about their marriage since they left the White House in 2017. Though they reached a fever pitch in recent years — as Michelle Obama sat out the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and later the second inauguration of President Donald Trump — the couple has confirmed they are stronger than ever, decades after their 1992 wedding.

"There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quittin' my man. And we've had some really hard times," Michelle Obama said in the July 16, 2025, episode of her "IMO" podcast, which featured her husband as the guest. "We have had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures and I have become a better person because of the man I'm married to."

Scroll on to see the Obamas through the decades.
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Pres. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attend the U.S. Open tennis tournament women's singles first-round match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Aug. 28, 2023.
Pres. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attend the U.S. Open tennis tournament women's singles first-round match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Aug. 28, 2023.
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Pres. Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits during a ceremony at the White House on Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington, DC.
Pres. Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits during a ceremony at the White House on Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington, DC.
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Pres. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attend the inauguration of Pres. Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
Pres. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attend the inauguration of Pres. Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
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The Obamas arrive at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago on Oct. 31, 2017.
The Obamas arrive at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago on Oct. 31, 2017.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama, former Pres. Barack Obama, former Vice President Al Gore, and former Pres. George W. Bush arrive for the memorial service for Senator John McCain at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Sept. 1, 2018.
Former first lady Michelle Obama, former Pres. Barack Obama, former Vice President Al Gore, and former Pres. George W. Bush arrive for the memorial service for Senator John McCain at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Sept. 1, 2018.
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Former Pres. Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the unveiling of their official portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 12, 2018, in Washington, DC. The paintings were commissioned by the gallery.
Former Pres. Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the unveiling of their official portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 12, 2018, in Washington, DC. The paintings were commissioned by the gallery.
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Pres. Obama walks off stage with wife Michelle Obama after delivering his farewell speech in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017.
Pres. Obama walks off stage with wife Michelle Obama after delivering his farewell speech in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017.
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Michelle Obama hugs husband Barak Obama as daughter Malia Obama looks on after the president delivered his farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017.
Michelle Obama hugs husband Barak Obama as daughter Malia Obama looks on after the president delivered his farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images
Pres. Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama prepare to greet President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, at the White House in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2017.
Pres. Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama prepare to greet President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, at the White House in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2017.
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President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle Obama, before President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, arrive at the White House on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, DC.
President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle Obama, before President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, arrive at the White House on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Mark Wilson, Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the Kennedy Center Honors show on Dec. 4, 2016, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The honorees included The Eagles, singer Mavis Staples, actor Al Pacino, singer James Taylor and pianist Martha Argerich.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the Kennedy Center Honors show on Dec. 4, 2016, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The honorees included The Eagles, singer Mavis Staples, actor Al Pacino, singer James Taylor and pianist Martha Argerich.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama high-five children after they performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the East Room at the White House during a Halloween event in Washington, DC, on Oct. 31, 2016.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama high-five children after they performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the East Room at the White House during a Halloween event in Washington, DC, on Oct. 31, 2016.
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President Obama and Michelle arrive on stage during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner on Sept. 17, 2016 in Washington.
President Obama and Michelle arrive on stage during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner on Sept. 17, 2016 in Washington.
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First lady Michelle Obama and U.S. President Barack Obama wait for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and his wife Ho Ching, whom they hosted for a state dinner, on the North Portico of the White House on Aug. 2, 2016, in Washington, DC.
First lady Michelle Obama and U.S. President Barack Obama wait for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and his wife Ho Ching, whom they hosted for a state dinner, on the North Portico of the White House on Aug. 2, 2016, in Washington, DC.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on July 12, 2016.
US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on July 12, 2016.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP/Getty Images
President Obama kisses his wife Michelle after speaking at the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on April 30, 2016.
President Obama kisses his wife Michelle after speaking at the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on April 30, 2016.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) imitate monsters as they read "Where the Wild Things Are" during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on March 28, 2016, in Washington, DC. The tradition dates back to 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayes allowed children to roll eggs on the South Lawn.
President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) imitate monsters as they read "Where the Wild Things Are" during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on March 28, 2016, in Washington, DC. The tradition dates back to 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayes allowed children to roll eggs on the South Lawn.
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President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha Obama disembark from Air Force One at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on March 20, 2016. The Obamas arrived in Cuba to bury the hatchet in a more than half-century-long Cold War conflict that turned the communist island and its giant neighbor into bitter enemies.
President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha Obama disembark from Air Force One at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on March 20, 2016. The Obamas arrived in Cuba to bury the hatchet in a more than half-century-long Cold War conflict that turned the communist island and its giant neighbor into bitter enemies.
NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP/Getty Images
The Obamas are seen at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 18, 2016, in Washington, DC.
The Obamas are seen at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 18, 2016, in Washington, DC.
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The Obamas, joined by the Easter Bunny, wave at the annual Easter egg roll at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2016. 35,000 guests were invited to participate in the 138th annual event.
The Obamas, joined by the Easter Bunny, wave at the annual Easter egg roll at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2016. 35,000 guests were invited to participate in the 138th annual event.
NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama exit the White House for the arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau for a state dinner at the North Portico on March 10, 2016, in Washington, DC.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama exit the White House for the arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau for a state dinner at the North Portico on March 10, 2016, in Washington, DC.
Alex Wong, Getty Images
First lady Michelle Obama watches while President Barack Obama speaks to members of the U.S. Marines, their loved ones and others to celebrate the holidays at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Dec. 25, 2015, in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
First lady Michelle Obama watches while President Barack Obama speaks to members of the U.S. Marines, their loved ones and others to celebrate the holidays at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Dec. 25, 2015, in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama board Air Force One prior to departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Aug. 7, 2015. The Obamas traveled to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, for a two-week vacation.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama board Air Force One prior to departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Aug. 7, 2015. The Obamas traveled to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, for a two-week vacation.
SAUL LOEB, AFP/Getty Images
Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Pope Francis wave during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Sept. 23, 2015. More than 15,000 people packed the South Lawn for a full ceremonial welcome on Pope Francis' historic maiden visit to the United States.
Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Pope Francis wave during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Sept. 23, 2015. More than 15,000 people packed the South Lawn for a full ceremonial welcome on Pope Francis' historic maiden visit to the United States.
JIM WATSON, AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama blows a whistle to start the White House Easter egg roll with Michelle Obama on the South Lawn of the White House on April 6, 2015, in Washington, DC.
President Barack Obama blows a whistle to start the White House Easter egg roll with Michelle Obama on the South Lawn of the White House on April 6, 2015, in Washington, DC.
Mark Wilson, Getty Images
Michelle Obama adjusts her husband's bow tie before the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a State Diner in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25, 2015.
Michelle Obama adjusts her husband's bow tie before the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a State Diner in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25, 2015.
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Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama disembark Air Force One upon their arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 27, 2015. Obama left New Delhi following a three-day trip centered around the annual Republic Day festivities and arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet with the new king.
Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama disembark Air Force One upon their arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 27, 2015. Obama left New Delhi following a three-day trip centered around the annual Republic Day festivities and arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet with the new king.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama host a group of Girl Scouts, including Daphnye Shell, Kennedy Pridget (right), for a campout on the South Lawn of the White House on June 30, 2015, in Washington, DC. 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.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama host a group of Girl Scouts, including Daphnye Shell, Kennedy Pridget (right), for a campout on the South Lawn of the White House on June 30, 2015, in Washington, DC. 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, Getty Images
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House with first lady Michelle Obama on Feb. 26, 2015, in Washington, DC. Obama paid tribute to African American heroes of the civil rights movement during a reception marking Black History Month.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House with first lady Michelle Obama on Feb. 26, 2015, in Washington, DC. Obama paid tribute to African American heroes of the civil rights movement during a reception marking Black History Month.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama acknowledge the crowd after the president spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 44th annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27, 2014.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama acknowledge the crowd after the president spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 44th annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27, 2014.
NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a reception at the White House for the 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington, DC. Honorees included opera singer Martina Arroyo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and Carlos Santana.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a reception at the White House for the 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington, DC. Honorees included opera singer Martina Arroyo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and Carlos Santana.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington, DC. The honorees included opera singer Martina Arroyo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, musician Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine, and musician Carlos Santana.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington, DC. The honorees included opera singer Martina Arroyo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, musician Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine, and musician Carlos Santana.
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Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama greet people while visiting section 60 at Arlington Cemetery on May 27, 2013, in Arlington, Virginia. For Memorial Day, Pres. Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, paying tribute to military veterans past and present who have served and sacrificed their lives for their country.
Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama greet people while visiting section 60 at Arlington Cemetery on May 27, 2013, in Arlington, Virginia. For Memorial Day, Pres. Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, paying tribute to military veterans past and present who have served and sacrificed their lives for their country.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral on Jan. 22, 2013, in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2013, for his second term as President of the United States.
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral on Jan. 22, 2013, in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2013, for his second term as President of the United States.
Mark Wilson, Getty Images
U.S. President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 21, 2014, in Washington, DC. President Obama and the first lady hosted thousands of children for the annual White House event, which dates back to 1876.
U.S. President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 21, 2014, in Washington, DC. President Obama and the first lady hosted thousands of children for the annual White House event, which dates back to 1876.
Win McNamee, Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, along with their children Sasha and Malia Obama (not pictured), attend the NCAA basketball game between Oregon State University and Akron at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22, 2013. Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, was the head coach of Oregon State.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, along with their children Sasha and Malia Obama (not pictured), attend the NCAA basketball game between Oregon State University and Akron at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22, 2013. Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, was the head coach of Oregon State.
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President Obama and Michelle Obama, as well as their daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, watch the Oregon State University vs. University of Akron college basketball game in Honolulu on Dec. 22, 2013.
President Obama and Michelle Obama, as well as their daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, watch the Oregon State University vs. University of Akron college basketball game in Honolulu on Dec. 22, 2013.
Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama leave at the end of the Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on Aug. 28, 2013.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama leave at the end of the Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on Aug. 28, 2013.
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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama walk to Marine One prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 10, 2013.
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama walk to Marine One prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 10, 2013.
SAUL LOEB, AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2013.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2013.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP/Getty Images
President Obama and Michelle Obama kiss while dancing at the Commander in Chief Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 21, 2013.
President Obama and Michelle Obama kiss while dancing at the Commander in Chief Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 21, 2013.
Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
Barack Obama kisses wife Michelle Obama as they sit in the Reviewing Stand on Pennsylvania Avenue watching the parade during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
Barack Obama kisses wife Michelle Obama as they sit in the Reviewing Stand on Pennsylvania Avenue watching the parade during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hand out treats to local children and children of military families as they trick-or-treat for Halloween on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2013.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hand out treats to local children and children of military families as they trick-or-treat for Halloween on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2013.
SAUL LOEB, AFP/Getty Images
President Obama hugs Michelle Obama after delivering remarks during a campaign event at the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in Dubuque, Iowa, on Aug. 15, 2012.
President Obama hugs Michelle Obama after delivering remarks during a campaign event at the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in Dubuque, Iowa, on Aug. 15, 2012.
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President Obama and Michelle Obama hug as they take the stage at a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on Aug. 15, 2012.
President Obama and Michelle Obama hug as they take the stage at a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on Aug. 15, 2012.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence to honor the 26 students and teachers killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in the Map Room of the White House on Dec. 14, 2013. The Obamas also lit 26 candles on the one-year anniversary of the shooting.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence to honor the 26 students and teachers killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in the Map Room of the White House on Dec. 14, 2013. The Obamas also lit 26 candles on the one-year anniversary of the shooting.
SAUL LOEB, AFP/Getty Images
President Obama is welcomed by his wife Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha upon landing in Pueblo, Colorado, on Nov. 1, 2008.
President Obama is welcomed by his wife Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha upon landing in Pueblo, Colorado, on Nov. 1, 2008.
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President Barack Obama is sworn in for his first term as president, using the same Bible as President Abraham Lincoln, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 2009.
President Barack Obama is sworn in for his first term as president, using the same Bible as President Abraham Lincoln, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 2009.
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Barack Obama, then a U.S. Senate candidate, sits with his wife Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha in a hotel room as they wait for election returns on Nov. 2, 2004, in Chicago
Barack Obama, then a U.S. Senate candidate, sits with his wife Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha in a hotel room as they wait for election returns on Nov. 2, 2004, in Chicago
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Michelle Obama and Barack on Christmans in 1989.
Michelle Obama and Barack on Christmans in 1989.
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