First Ladies

First Ladies· Season 1 · Episode 1

Michelle Obama

S01E01·October 4, 2020·CNN

In 2008, Michelle Obama became the first Black First Lady after her husband, Barack Obama, was elected as the first Black President of the United States. Their presence in the White House inspired public enthusiasm and vicious attacks in equal measure. In spite of this, she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband’s history-making presidency.

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Barack ObamaBarack Obamaas Self (archive footage)Elizabeth II of the United KingdomElizabeth II of the United Kingdomas Self (archive footage)Donald TrumpDonald Trumpas Self (archive footage)Jill BidenJill Bidenas Self (archive footage)Joe BidenJoe Bidenas Self (archive footage)Laura BushLaura Bushas Self (archive footage)Bill ClintonBill Clintonas Self (archive footage)Jacqueline KennedyJacqueline Kennedyas Self (archive footage)John McCainJohn McCainas Self (archive footage)Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosias Self (archive footage)Karen PenceKaren Penceas Self (archive footage)Mike PenceMike Penceas Self (archive footage)Nancy ReaganNancy Reaganas Self (archive footage)Eleanor RooseveltEleanor Rooseveltas Self (archive footage)

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