
The Obamas Through The Years
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1. The couple wed on October 3, 1992. (AP)
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2. Barack popped the question at Gordon’s Restaurant, When dessert was served, the ring box was sitting on the plate. (AP)
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3. When Michelle first saw Barack’s picture in a law firm directory she thought he had a big nose. (AP)
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4. For their Honeymoon, the Obamas drove down the California coast drinking wine and eating pizza. (AP)
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5. The Obamas were caught on the NBA’s kissing cam, Michelle shyly denied the POTUS, before laying one on him the next time.(AP)
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6. They love the law. Both of them hold law degrees and worked as attorneys at the beginning of their careers. (AP)
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7. Michelle says Barack often helps her wash the family dishes. (AP)
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8. The Obama’s first kiss was in front of the Baskin Robbins ice cream shop.
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9. The two met while working at Chicago law firm Sidley Austin in 1989, Michelle was Barack’s supervisor. (PR)
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10. After refusing to go out with Barack for a month, Michelle finally agreed to their first date which was filled with fun. (PR))
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11. The couple saw Spike Lee’s classic movie “Do The Right Thing on their first date. (AP)
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12. Also, on their first date the couple visited the art institute and ate at a cafe. (AP)
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13. The Obama’s finished off their first date with a drink on the 99th floor of the John Hancock Building in Chicago. (AP)
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14. Michelle says Barack tucks her in to bed at night at 10pm since he goes to bed much later. (AP)
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15. In an interview with E Online, Michelle says she likes “None of the above” when it comes to boxers or briefs for the President.
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16. Michelle’s nickname for the President is “Honey.”
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17. The President credits Michelle with getting him to quit smoking cigarettes.
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18. The Obamas are said to use webcams to keep in touch while traveling apart.
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19. Just like us: Michelle revealed that the President can’t make beds and that he never puts the butter away.
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20. The couple has two beautiful daughters, Malia and Sasha. (AP)
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21. Michelle is quoted saying the best gift she ever received from the President is “my children.”
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