How Barack Proposed To Michelle Obama

'Becoming' author and former First Lady Michelle Obama says her now-husband's lawyerly marriage proposal was presented with an opening argument.

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[lehuong]

"How to become a First Lady?"
"Get married to a President"
"How to get married to a President"
"Get married to a man and make him become President"

[catalina]

my grandpa taught michelle at Princeton university and says she was the best, smartest, and well spoken student he has ever taught. melania could never.

[angelaa_cho]

Barack's way of proposing is the most unique way

[SomewhereAbove]

I need a whole Netflix show about Michelle and Barack's relationship

[Mububban]

"Now that oughta shut you up" - that is the ballsiest proposal ever hahahaha :-D

[saraha]

imagine that waiter thinking back to how the witnessed their future president’s engagement

[alec]

Seeing Michelle Obama is bittersweet because I remember how _hated_ she was, for absolutely no intelligent reason. Much like Hillary Clinton, she was a _disgustingly_ overqualified first lady, but without a single scandal to speak of. She's a brilliant woman and a fantastic writer. I hope she's working on another book, because I really like her podcast so far and can't recommend it enough.

[humbleevidenceaccepter]

"The country needs seriousness, but they also need joy at the same time." It's been so long since we've had either one. Here's to 2021

[nissirey]

Ever since she left the White House, Michelle has been glowing like never before

[sin]

I'm not even American but I freaking miss Barack and Michelle Obama

[lazyhusky]

Obama: Is marriage really necessary???
Trump: Is consent really necessary???

[joannaphillips]

"Not just OUR children, but all of our children". Class on another level.

[rininta]

As a non american, I must say, the lady speaks elegantly.
Really shows the level of education, knowledge, and maturity that she has.

[bigpunk]

"The country needs seriousness but it needs joy at the same time." Speak!

[syedahmed]

I can just imagine President Obama saying "that outta shut you up".

[tobiahwiersteiner]

"It's Halloween, dudes, so come on. Kids still need to trick or treat." Love Michelle! Coolest First Lady we had ever had!

[azurebalmung]

She was right about 'having to be perfect' - hell, at the time, even Barack's choice of condiments on his meals was criticized on the news. No wonder that burden off her shoulders was such relief.

[isabelpulecio]

"The country needs seriousness but they need joy at the sametime" Love this woman....this comment has never been more meaningful. Especially Today, with what we have been through, with this pandemic, & everything else. She is so insightful and has such an illuminate spirit.

[CaramelBonBon]

Stephen: "People look to the president for a moral center for the country"
Me in 2020: 😐😐😐😐

[shesintherain]

I can safely say this the most chill & kind comment section I have seen in centuries. So much love for Mrs Obama & the fam.