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January 16, 2012

The Michelle Obama Look Book 2012

By Ally Betker

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Michelle Obama has brought bright colors and pretty prints to the style forefront this year, and with Barack’s reelection campaign underway, there’s sure to be plenty more MObama fashion moments in 2012. Peruse her outfits from 2008 to 2009, 2010, and 2011, then click through the slideshow to see our growing collection of the First Lady’s looks.

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July 16, 2012 What: Spotted on the Kiss Cam at the U.S. men's Senior National Team game in Washington, D.C. Photo: Nathaniel S. Butler/2012 NBAE
July 13, 2012 Where: A luncheon at the White House honoring the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt National Design Award winners. Photo: Mark Wilson/20... July 13, 2012 Where: A luncheon at the White House honoring the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt National Design Award winners. Photo: Mark Wilson/2012 Getty Images
July 10, 2012 What: The Blanchard Park YMCA in east Orlando, Florida. Photo: Orlando Sentinel/2012 MCT
July 10, 2012 Where: Barbara Goleman Senior High School during a campaign event in Miami Lakes, Florida. What: Dress by Chris Benz. Photo:... July 10, 2012 Where: Barbara Goleman Senior High School during a campaign event in Miami Lakes, Florida. What: Dress by Chris Benz. Photo: Larry Marano/2012 Larry Marano
July 4, 2012 Where: The Independence Day picnic on the South Lawn of the White House. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty Images
June 27, 2012 Where: Walking to the South Lawn of the White House for the annual picnic for members of Congress. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty Images
June 26, 2012 Where: With Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as he signed the Military Family Licensing Act into law at the Illinois National Guard Armo... June 26, 2012 Where: With Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as he signed the Military Family Licensing Act into law at the Illinois National Guard Armory. Photo: Chicago Tribune/2012 MCT
June 20, 2012 Where: Speaking to campaign volunteers in Pueblo, Colorado. What: Dress by H&M, belt by Alaia. Photo: Chris Mclean/AP2012
June 19, 2012 Where: Speaking to campaign volunteers in Henderson, Nevada. What: Dress by Narciso Rodriguez. Photo: Julie Jacobson/AP2012
June 17, 2012 Where: Delivering the commencement address to Oregon State University graduates in Corvallis, Oregon. Photo: Don Ryan/AP2012
June 15, 2012 Where: On the South Lawn of the White House before departing for Chicago. What: Skirt by Boy by Band of Outsiders. Photo: NICHOLA... June 15, 2012 Where: On the South Lawn of the White House before departing for Chicago. What: Skirt by Boy by Band of Outsiders. Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/2012 AFP
June 15, 2012 Where: Returning to the White House in Washington D.C. after attending a fundraiser hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour... June 15, 2012 Where: Returning to the White House in Washington D.C. after attending a fundraiser hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour in New York City. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP2012
June 14, 2012 Where: John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, on the way to visit the One World Trade Center site. Photo: Carolyn Kast... June 14, 2012 Where: John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, on the way to visit the One World Trade Center site. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP2012
June 13, 2012 Where: Entering the East Room for a dinner in honor of Israeli President Shimon Peres (pictured), at the White House in Washington,... June 13, 2012 Where: Entering the East Room for a dinner in honor of Israeli President Shimon Peres (pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
June 12, 2012 Where: Speaking to a crowd before signing copies of her book, American Grown, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP2012
June 7, 2012 Where: Visiting a bakery in Occoquan, Virginia after attending a rally to campaign for her husband. Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/2012 AFP
June 5, 2012 Where: A pre-recorded segment for The Late Show with David Letterman. Photo: Worldwide Pants Inc./????2012 Worldwide Pants Inc. All... June 5, 2012 Where: A pre-recorded segment for The Late Show with David Letterman. Photo: Worldwide Pants Inc./????2012 Worldwide Pants Inc. All Rights Reserved
June 5, 2012 Where: Arriving for an interview with the Associated Press to talk about her new book, American Grown, on the South Lawn of the Whit... June 5, 2012 Where: Arriving for an interview with the Associated Press to talk about her new book, American Grown, on the South Lawn of the White House. What: Dress by Boy. by Band of Outsiders. Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP2012
June 5, 2012 Where: At a press conference to announce changes to Disney's food advertising policies at the Newseum in Washington. What: Dress by... June 5, 2012 Where: At a press conference to announce changes to Disney's food advertising policies at the Newseum in Washington. What: Dress by Preen. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
May 31, 2012 Where: At the unveiling of new portraits featuring former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura in the White House's East Room... May 31, 2012 Where: At the unveiling of new portraits featuring former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura in the White House's East Room. What: Dress by Prabal Gurung. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
May 30, 2012 Where: Attending an event at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty Images
May 29, 2012 Where: Appearing on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
May 29, 2012 Where: Appearing on The View. What: Belt by Alexander McQueen. Photo: Lou Rocco/2012 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
May 29, 2012 Where: Appearing on Good Morning America. Photo: Ida Mae Astute/2012 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
May 28, 2012 Where: A Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. What: Dress by Tracy Feith. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
May 28, 2012 Where: A Memorial Day ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. What: Dress by Moschino. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
May 20, 2012 Where: At the Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago. What: Dress and jacket by Zac Posen. Photo: AFP/2012 AFP
May 19, 2012 Where: Arrving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for the national security-focused NATO summit. What: Skirt by Rachel Roy. Ph... May 19, 2012 Where: Arrving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for the national security-focused NATO summit. What: Skirt by Rachel Roy. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
May 19, 2012 Where: Giving a tour of the White House to the spouses of the G8 leaders in Washington, DC. Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/2012 AFP
May 16, 2012 Where: Embracing Rose Mary Sabo-Brown after a ceremony in the East Room of the White House presenting her with a Medal of Honor for ... May 16, 2012 Where: Embracing Rose Mary Sabo-Brown after a ceremony in the East Room of the White House presenting her with a Medal of Honor for her late husband, a US Army Specialist who died in action.   Photo: SAUL LOEB/2012 AFP
May 15, 2012 Where: Hosting a Let's Move! event honoring the L.A. Galaxy soccer team at the White House. What: Shirt by Moschino; belt by Ala&iu... May 15, 2012 Where: Hosting a Let's Move! event honoring the L.A. Galaxy soccer team at the White House. What: Shirt by Moschino; belt by Alaïa. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP2012
May 14, 2012 Where: The 2012 Team USA Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Photo: JOE KLAMAR/2012 AFP
May 12, 2012 Where: At the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Commencement in Greensboro, NC. Photo: Sara D. Davis/2012 ... May 12, 2012 Where: At the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Commencement in Greensboro, NC. Photo: Sara D. Davis/2012 Getty Images
May 10, 2012 Where: With Dr. Biden at the Naval Observatory to assemble Mother's Day packages that deployed US troops requested to be s... May 10, 2012 Where: With Dr. Biden at the Naval Observatory to assemble Mother's Day packages that deployed US troops requested to be sent home to their mothers and wives.   Photo: Win McNamee/2012 Getty Images
May 10, 2012 Where: At a Mother's Day event for military families at the White House. What: Dress by Rachel Roy. Photo: Win McNamee/2012 Getty I... May 10, 2012 Where: At a Mother's Day event for military families at the White House. What: Dress by Rachel Roy. Photo: Win McNamee/2012 Getty Images
May 5, 2012 Where: Walking to the White House after returning from campaign stops in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia. Photo: NICHOLAS KAM... May 5, 2012 Where: Walking to the White House after returning from campaign stops in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia. Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/2012 AFP
May 1, 2012 Where: Kirtland Air Force Base, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo: J.R. Oppenheim/AP2012
April 30, 2012 Where: The opening ceremony for the Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. What: Dress by Preen. Phot... April 30, 2012 Where: The opening ceremony for the Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. What: Dress by Preen. Photo: Jerilee Bennett/AP2012
April 28, 2012 Where: At the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington, DC. What: Dress by Naeem Khan. Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP
April 27, 2012 Where: Heading to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia to meet with military service members. What: Cardigan by L'Wren Scott cardi... April 27, 2012 Where: Heading to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia to meet with military service members. What: Cardigan by L'Wren Scott cardigan. Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP
April 26, 2012 Where: In the East Room of the White House for a Take Your Child To Work Day event. Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/2012 AFP
April 24, 2012 Where: A Girls Inc. event in Omaha, Nebraska What: Dress by Balenciaga. Photo: Jeff Beiermann/AP2012
April 17, 2012 Where: Arriving at the 911th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Photo: Gene J. Puskar/AP20... April 17, 2012 Where: Arriving at the 911th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Photo: Gene J. Puskar/AP2012
April 12, 2012 Where: A Joining Forces event at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida.
April 11, 2012 Where: On "The Colbert Report" in New York. What: Dress by Rachel Roy. Photo: Kristopher Long/AP2012
April 11, 2012 Where: Speaking at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to announce a nursing initiative for service members, veterans, ... April 11, 2012 Where: Speaking at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to announce a nursing initiative for service members, veterans, and their families. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP2012
April 11, 2012 Where: Speaking at an event on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of the one year anniversary of Joining Forces. Photo: S... April 11, 2012 Where: Speaking at an event on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of the one year anniversary of Joining Forces. Photo: Susan Walsh/AP2012
April 9, 2012 Where: Reading a book to a group of kids during the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washin... April 9, 2012 Where: Reading a book to a group of kids during the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: JIM WATSON/2012 AFP
April 8, 2012 Where: Walking across Lafayette Park with her family to attend Easter Services at St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. W... April 8, 2012 Where: Walking across Lafayette Park with her family to attend Easter Services at St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. What: Dress by Thakoon; pin by Schreiner. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty Images
April 4, 2012 Where: At a pre-Easter celebration with military families and children at the Fisher House on Walter Reed National Military Medical... April 4, 2012 Where: At a pre-Easter celebration with military families and children at the Fisher House on Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/2012 Getty Images
March 31, 2012 Where: Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. What: Jacket by Wes Gordon.... March 31, 2012 Where: Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. What: Jacket by Wes Gordon. Photo: Charley Gallay/KCA2012/2012 Charley Gallay/KCA2012
March 29, 2012 Where: On the set of The Biggest Loser. Photo: NBC/2012 NBCUniversal Media, LLC
March 27, 2012 Where: Taking part in a cherry blossom tree planting ceremony along the Potomac River in Washington. Photo: Win McNamee/2012 Gett... March 27, 2012 Where: Taking part in a cherry blossom tree planting ceremony along the Potomac River in Washington. Photo: Win McNamee/2012 Getty Images
March 26, 2012 Where: With girl scouts at the fourth annual Kitchen Garden spring planting at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Won... March 26, 2012 Where: With girl scouts at the fourth annual Kitchen Garden spring planting at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/2012 Getty Images
March 20, 2012 Where:  A St. Patrick’s Day reception in the East Room of the White House. Photo: SAUL LOEB/2012 AFP
March 19, 2012 Where: The Late Show with David Letterman. What: Brooch by Alexis Bittar.
March 18, 2012 Where: Walking to St. John's Church in Washington, DC. Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/2012 AFP
March 16, 2012 Where: The Minnesota Air National Guard base. What: Dress by Michael Kors.  Photo: Genevieve Ross/AP2012
March 14, 2012 Where: On the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, before the state dinner. What: Dress by Marchesa; necklace by T... March 14, 2012 Where: On the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, before the state dinner. What: Dress by Marchesa; necklace by Tom Binns.   Photo: Bloomberg/2012 Bloomberg
March 14, 2012 Where: Hosting a state dinner preview in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. What: Dress by Zac Posen; br... March 14, 2012 Where: Hosting a state dinner preview in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. What: Dress by Zac Posen; brooch by Saloni.   Photo: Alex Wong/2012 Getty Images
March 14, 2012 Where: With Samantha Cameron at a welcoming ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC. What: On Michelle: Dress and jacket by... March 14, 2012 Where: With Samantha Cameron at a welcoming ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC. What: On Michelle: Dress and jacket by Zac Posen. On Samantha: Dress by Roksanda Ilincic. Photo: JIM WATSON/2012 AFP
March 13, 2012 Where: With Samantha Cameron at an Olympics-themed event at American University in Washington, DC. What: On Michelle: Cardigan a... March 13, 2012 Where: With Samantha Cameron at an Olympics-themed event at American University in Washington, DC. What: On Michelle: Cardigan and shirt by L'Wren Scott. On Samantha: Top by Roksanda Ilincic. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/2012 Getty Images
March 9, 2012 Where: The Penacook Community Center in Concord, New Hampshire for the Let's Move! initiative. Photo: Jim Cole/AP2012
March 8, 2012 Where: A dinner with winners of a 'Dinner with Barack and Michelle' contest, as part of a campaign fund-raiser. What: Dress by Tra... March 8, 2012 Where: A dinner with winners of a 'Dinner with Barack and Michelle' contest, as part of a campaign fund-raiser. What: Dress by Tracy Reese. Photo: SAUL LOEB/2012 AFP
March 8, 2012 Where: The 2012 International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the State Department in Washington, DC. What: Brooch by Miriam H... March 8, 2012 Where: The 2012 International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the State Department in Washington, DC. What: Brooch by Miriam Haskell. Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/2012 AFP
March 5, 2012 Where: Arriving at Lambert St. Louis International Airport. Photo: Tom Gannam/AP2012
March 2, 2012 Where: At a Let's Move! pre-game event during the CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo: Charlotte Observer/2012 MCT
March 2, 2012 Where: Greeted by the 2011 Military Spouse of the Year at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina. What: Coat b... March 2, 2012 Where: Greeted by the 2011 Military Spouse of the Year at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina. What: Coat by Ann Taylor. Photo: Shawn Rocco/2012 MCT
February 29, 2012 Where: A veterans dinner at the White House in Washington DC. What: Dress by Jason Wu; earrings by Suzanna Dai. Photo: BRENDAN... February 29, 2012 Where: A veterans dinner at the White House in Washington DC. What: Dress by Jason Wu; earrings by Suzanna Dai. Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/2012 AFP
February 27, 2012 Where: Speaking at the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. What: Dress b... February 27, 2012 Where: Speaking at the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. What: Dress by Rachel Roy. Photo: Susan Walsh/AP2012
February 26, 2012 Where: Arriving at the 2012 Governors’ Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/20... February 26, 2012 Where: Arriving at the 2012 Governors’ Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
February 23, 2012 Where: At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinatti, Ohio. What: Dress and cardigan by Rachel Roy. Phot... February 23, 2012 Where: At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinatti, Ohio. What: Dress and cardigan by Rachel Roy. Photo: Al Behrman/AP2012
February 22, 2012 Where: Arriving at a ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall ... February 22, 2012 Where: Arriving at a ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, DC. What: Coat by Peter Som. Photo: Susan Walsh/AP2012
February 21, 2012 Where: In the East Room of the White House for a concert series saluting blues music in recognition of Black History Month. Pho... February 21, 2012 Where: In the East Room of the White House for a concert series saluting blues music in recognition of Black History Month. Photo: JIM WATSON/2012 AFP
February 15, 2012 Where: Michelle Obama And Jill Biden discuss a new military spouse employment program at the Pentagon. What: Dress by Moschino... February 15, 2012 Where: Michelle Obama And Jill Biden discuss a new military spouse employment program at the Pentagon. What: Dress by Moschino. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/2012 Getty Images
February 13, 2012 Where: The 2011 National Medal of Arts and Humanities Medal in the East Room at the White House. Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/2012 AFP
February 11, 2012 Where: Arriving at a speaking engagement at Northland, A Church Distributed in Longwood, Florida. What: Dress by Rachel R... February 11, 2012 Where: Arriving at a speaking engagement at Northland, A Church Distributed in Longwood, Florida. What: Dress by Rachel Roy. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP2012
February 11, 2012 Where: Playing soccer during a visit to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista. Photo:... February 11, 2012 Where: Playing soccer during a visit to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista. Photo: Orlando Sentinel/2012 MCT
February 10, 2012 Where: Attending a WebMD town hall discussion at a YMCA in Homestead, Florida. What: Dress by Rachel Roy; necklace by Miriam H... February 10, 2012 Where: Attending a WebMD town hall discussion at a YMCA in Homestead, Florida. What: Dress by Rachel Roy; necklace by Miriam Haskell. Photo: Vallery Jean/2012 Vallery Jean
February 10, 2012 Where: Visiting a Central Florida family on a tour celebrating the second anniversary of her Let's Move! campaign. What: Dress... February 10, 2012 Where: Visiting a Central Florida family on a tour celebrating the second anniversary of her Let's Move! campaign. What: Dress by Jason Wu for Target. Photo: Orlando Sentinel/2012 MCT
February 10, 2012 Where: At the Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center in Dallas. Photo: Mike Fuentes/2012 Mike Fuentes
February 9, 2012 Where: Deplaning at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas to highlight the military’s efforts to improve the ... February 9, 2012 Where: Deplaning at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas to highlight the military’s efforts to improve the nutrition of food served. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP2012
February 9, 2012 Where: At an Olive Garden in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo: Ron Jenkins/2012 MCT
February 9, 2012 Where: At the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. What: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel heart intarsia sweater. Phot... February 9, 2012 Where: At the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. What: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel heart intarsia sweater. Photo: Jason Bradwell/2012 NBAE
February 9, 2012 Where: In a video to honor African American History Month.
February 7, 2012 Where: At the White House with Jimmy Fallon.
February 2, 2012 Where: National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. Photo: SAUL LOEB/2012 AFP
February 1, 2012 Where: At the future site of Gonzalez Northgate Market to discuss the California FreshWorks Fun in Inglewood, California. Photo... February 1, 2012 Where: At the future site of Gonzalez Northgate Market to discuss the California FreshWorks Fun in Inglewood, California. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/2012 Getty Images
February 1, 2012 Where: Doing pushups on set at the Ellen DeGeneres show.
February 1, 2012 Where: On the Rachel Ray Show.
January 31, 2012 Where: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in Burbank, California. What: Shirt by Michael Kors Photo: Stacie McChesney/? NBCUnivers... January 31, 2012 Where: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in Burbank, California. What: Shirt by Michael Kors Photo: Stacie McChesney/? NBCUniversal, Inc.
January 30, 2012 Where: At a news conference at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Photo: Mark Wilson/2012 Getty Images
January 29, 2012 Where: Going visit the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. What: Coat by Duro Olowu. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP2012
January 26, 2012 Where: At the National Supermarket in Tampa Bay, Florida, promoting healthy eating to Hispanic families.   Photo: Chris O... January 26, 2012 Where: At the National Supermarket in Tampa Bay, Florida, promoting healthy eating to Hispanic families.   Photo: Chris O’Meara/AP2012
January 25, 2012 Where: Visiting Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia. What: Sweater by J.Crew. Photo: SAUL LOEB/2012 AFP
January 24, 2012 Where: At President Barack Obama's State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC. What: Dress by Barbara Tfank; p... January 24, 2012 Where: At President Barack Obama's State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC. What: Dress by Barbara Tfank; pin by Alexis Bittar. Photo: Bloomberg/2012 Bloomberg
January 17, 2012 Where: At the White House to celebrate the 2011 World Series champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. What: Lace cardigan by L'... January 17, 2012 Where: At the White House to celebrate the 2011 World Series champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. What: Lace cardigan by L'Wren Scott; Alaia belt; Erickson Beamon pin. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/2012 Getty Images
January 16, 2012 Where: At the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to attend the Let Freedom Ring Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther Ki... January 16, 2012 Where: At the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to attend the Let Freedom Ring Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty Images
January 16, 2012 Where: Painting quotes said by Martin Luther King, Jr at the Browne Education Center in Washington, DC. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty ... January 16, 2012 Where: Painting quotes said by Martin Luther King, Jr at the Browne Education Center in Washington, DC. Photo: Pool/2012 Getty Images
January 14, 2012 Where: Speaking at the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. Photo: Paul Morigi/2012 Paul Morigi
January 13, 2012 Where: Backstage with iCarly actress Miranda Cosgrove at a special military family screening of Nickelodeon's iCarly: iMeet The ... January 13, 2012 Where: Backstage with iCarly actress Miranda Cosgrove at a special military family screening of Nickelodeon's iCarly: iMeet The First Lady at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia. Photo: Paul Morigi/2012 Getty Images
January 11, 2012 Where: An interview for CBS This Morning.
January 3, 2012 Where: Returning home from Hawaii to the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: SAUL LOEB/2012 AFP
January 2, 2012 Where: Boarding Air Force One at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
January 1, 2012 Where: Leaving the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/2012 AFP
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