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Michelle Obama - Photo Timeline from Bid Announcement to Election Night

From Jennifer Roche, for About.com

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The Obamas on Election Night

The Obamas on Election Night

Michelle Obama

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On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama won his bid to become President of the United States. Michelle Obama learned she would become the nation's new First Lady. The Obamas, along with their daughters Sasha and Malia, will be move into the White House when Barack takes office. They will be the nation's first African-American family to live there.

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