A Look Back at Former First Lady Michelle Obama's Impact on America

We are back with my friend, Michelle Obama. And I hope you know what an amazing impact that you've had on this country and all over the world. As First Lady, as just a human being that we all look up to, you inspire all of us. So we put together a little something for you to just show you how amazing you are. I didn't know about this. I know. [MUSIC PLAYING] I want you to remember that in this country, plenty of folks, including me and my husband, we started out with very little. But with a lot of hard work and a good education, anything is possible. And that is the power of hope-- the belief that something better is always possible if you're willing to work for it and fight for. That's what the American dream is all about. She's a force of nature. A multi-faceted. On a mission. Mom in chief. She's a dancing machine. When she set foot on Pennsylvania Avenue, Michelle Obama captivated the country. And what does she have planned next? She's the cover girl. A lot of hearts pounding among a lot of young designers. With her signature sleeveless style. We can all agree that Michelle has the right to bear arms. Her mission is pretty ambitious, launching a national campaign to get kids healthy. This isn't like a disease where we're still waiting for the cure to be discovered. We have everything we need right now to help our kids lead healthy lives. I was just wondering if you can do more push-ups than I can do. You know, it depends on how your back is. I know you get these back issues. No, no. [CROWD CHEERING] I'm calling! Dr. Jill Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama are challenging all Americans to find ways to support military families. We're going to keep on working to ensure that you and your families have the jobs you deserve and the support this nation owes you. And that's not just my vow to you as First Lady, it's my vow to you for the rest of my life. The first lady made a surprise visit in North London. Visiting to launch her global initiative, Let Girls Learn. There are so many others across the globe who are just as hungry to succeed but they never have the chance to go to school. And that is such a profound loss for our world. I'm thinking about all of the young people, particularly girls and girls of color, who in years ahead, will come to this place. And they will look up, and they will see an image of someone who looks like them hanging on the wall. That's you and Michelle Obama. Look! [INAUDIBLE] We're right there. There you are. And you met Michelle Obama. Do you remember meeting Michelle Obama? Yeah. It's your best friend. She's your best friend? She said that's your best friend. Oh, she's my best friend. Yeah, remind her of that. Looking back on the year that was Mrs. Obama said a heated health care debate that at times, turned ugly, didn't get to her. That's not what people need the First Lady and the President to be is personally offended by criticism. They need people who are going to roll up their sleeves and work and get the job done. When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don't stoop to their level. No, our motto is when they go low, we go high. 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. You took on a role you didn't ask for, and you made it your own with grace, and with grit, and with style, and good humor. Why am I the only-- did we pay for that? Hm-mm. You know, you're really annoying. It's like taking a 3-year-old to the store. And a new generation set its sights higher because it has you as a role model. It is our fundamental belief in the power of hope that has allowed us to rise above the voices of doubt and division, of anger and fear. That's the kind of hope that every single one of us need to be providing for our young people. Because that is what moves this country forward every single day. So I want to close today by simply saying thank you. Being your First Lady it's been the greatest honor of my life. And I hope I've made you proud. [CROWD CHEERING]

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Length: 5min 20sec (320 seconds)

Published: Thu Nov 15 2018