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First lady Michelle Obama welcomed military veterans and their families to the White House for a preview of the Christmas decorations. She described the various ways the decorations paid tri…

President Obama made remarks at the ceremony to light the National Christmas Tree. His family was also in attendance.

First lady Michelle Obama and President Obama made remarks before sorting toys donated by White House staff to the Toys for Tots charity.

First lady Michelle Obama spoke at the White House College Opportunity Summit, which focused on improving public schools' preparations of students for college and helping more students compl…

The White House’s 2014 Christmas Tree arrived on site.

President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, their daughters Sasha and Malia, and Mrs. Obama’s mother, Marion Robinson, participated in a service event at a food bank to mark Thanksgiving. Th…

First lady Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign rally at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut, for Democratic candidates including Governor Dan Malloy, who was running for re-ele…

After welcoming remarks by first lady Michelle Obama she was joined by her predecessor Laura Bush to be interviewed by Cokie Roberts. Topics included the initiatives they chose to spotlight,…

First lady Michelle Obama announced seven more companies supporting her “Drink Up” initiative, which encouraged Americans to ingest more water to improve their health.

President and Mrs. Obama hosts a reception in the East Room of the White House to observe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. President Obama spoke about achievements …

First lady Michelle Obama discussed the challenges she faced as a working mother and the importance of employers putting their employee’s families first with Robin Roberts. She talked about …

First lady Michelle Obama announced a new commitment to end veteran homelessness. Part of the Joining Forces Initiative, the commitment includes 77 mayors, four governors, and four county of…

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to school leaders and other experts about the improvement of nutritional standards for food in schools. These were the welcoming remarks before a roundt…

The first night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included presentation of the party platform for a final vote by delegates. Speakers included former President Jimmy Carter, who spo…

First lady Michelle Obama delivered the weekly presidential address. She honored all mothers on the upcoming Mother’s Day and talked about the terrorist kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian …

First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden announced several initiatives and programs to help support caregivers of wounded active duty and veteran military. In addition, Michelle Obama told s…

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Athletes to the White House. During their remarks they also paid tribute to the victims of the m…

First lady Michelle Obama marked the fourth anniversary of her “Let’s Move!” initiative with an announcement of new nutrition labeling proposals to help parents and other consumers make heal…

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spoke to business and education leaders meeting to discuss new ways to make college more accessible. They outlined initiatives by schools and no…