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Everything you need to know about Barack and Michelle Obama's love story — from the law office to the Oval Office
Updated Aug 1, 2018, 11:22 AM EDT
Barack and Michelle Obama love story
Everything you need to know about how this powerhouse couple came to be. Pool/AP
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are a household name. And although you may be familiar with their strong marriage now, you may not know exactly how they got here.
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INSIDER rounded up the Obamas' most notable and romantic moments throughout their 25-plus years together.
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1989: Michelle was assigned as Barack's mentor at their law firm.
Barack and Michelle Obama
She said it was their Harvard connection. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Barack Obama, then 28, and Michelle Robinson, then 25, met at the law firm Sidley Austin LLP, where Robinson was assigned to be his mentor.
"Because I went to Harvard and he went to Harvard, and the firm thought, 'Oh, we'll hook these two people up,'" Michelle told ABC News.
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1989: They had their first date.
Barack and Michelle Obama
Michelle eventually said yes. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Though she was his mentor, that didn't stop the future President from asking Robinson on a date. She said she was not so keen at the time.
"Barack, about a month in, asked me out, and I thought 'No way. This is completely tacky,'" she told ABC News.
But eventually she relented, and the pair went on a date. They started by having lunch at the Art Institute of Chicago, taking a stroll, then ending up going to see the Spike Lee film "Do The Right Thing."
"He showed all the sides – he was hip, cutting edge, cultural, sensitive. The fountain – nice touch. The walk – patient," Michelle later told The Telegraph.
"Take tips, gentlemen," Barack added, smiling.
The date was eventually immortalized in the film "Southside With You."
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1991: They got engaged in a simple and sweet way.
Barack and Michelle Obama
Barack was a little tricky. The White House
The pair got engaged at a dinner that was supposed to celebrate Barack passing his bar exam, they later told ABC News.
"And then the waiter came over with the dessert and a tray. And there was the ring," Michelle later said. "And I was completely shocked."
She told ABC News that he simply got down on one knee and asked. Michelle, of course, said yes.
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1992: They got married.
Michelle and Barack Obama Wedding Photo
They definitely have had an interesting life. Instagram/Michelle Obama
The couple was married on October 3, 1992. Michelle later noted that her husband's vows were a glimpse at what was to come.
“Barack didn’t pledge riches, only a life that would be interesting. On that promise he delivered," she later recalled.
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1998: They had their first child together.
Michelle Barack Malia
Malia was aptly born on the fourth of July. AP
The pair welcomed their first child, Malia Ann Obama, on July 4, 1998. Her very patriotic birthday was apparently a sign of things to come.
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2001: They had their second child together.
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Barack credits Michelle with being a great role model to their daughters. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Natasha Obama, a.k.a Sasha, was born on July 10, 2001. Barack has said that he thinks that he and Michelle's love has been a great example to their daughters and that they've turned out to be smart young women.
"The great thing about the girls is they've got a wonderful role model in their mom," Obama told Essence. "They've seen how Michelle and I interact — not only the love but also the respect that I show to their mom. So I think they have pretty high expectations about how relationships should be, and that gives me some confidence about the future. I joke about this stuff sometimes, but the truth is they are smart, steady young women."
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2004: Barack was elected to US Senate, beginning their life in the spotlight.
Barack Michelle Sasha Malia being sworn in
This was the start of an incredible, political journey. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Though he was a state senator for several years, Barack became the state senator for Illinois in 2014, catapulting the family into the national spotlight.
Michelle was a notable figure on his campaign, but had her own impressive role as vice president for Community and External Affairs at the University of Chicago Hospitals.
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2008: Barack was elected President, and the family stole hearts.
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Michelle was popular on the campaign trail. Getty/Mark Wilson
Michelle eventually helped Barack become elected as the 44th President of The United States of America. Though he had a notable term, he once joked that being Michelle's husband was what people loved most about him.
"If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president, being married to Michelle Obama is number one," Barack said during a State of the Union address in 2010.
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2012: Barack won re-election and Michelle became an advocate for healthy eating.
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Michelle made a name for herself as First Lady. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Barack won a re-election bid against Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. By then, the couple was a household name, with Michelle being known for her healthy eating initiatives. President Obama noted that he couldn't have done nearly as much in his time in office without the support and guidance of Michelle.
"Obviously I couldn't have done anything that I've done without Michelle … not only has she been a great first lady, she is just my rock," he told Oprah. "I count on her in so many ways every single day."
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2016: At the end of their term as the first family, they seemed eager to go back to their old life.
Barack and Michelle Obama
The family seemed ready to get back to "normal." Pool
Being the first family for eight years is not always a picnic, and both Barack and Michelle made clear that although they enjoyed their time in the White House, they were ready for a bit of normalcy.
"I want to open my front door without discussing it with anyone — and just walk," Michelle told Oprah.
"I want to go to Target again! I’ve heard so many things have changed in Target! I tell my friends they’re going to have to give me a re-entry training for like, 'OK, what do you do at CVS now? How do you check out?'" she joked.
"All the women in my life are looking forward to being able to live a more normal life,” Obama told Jimmy Kimmel.
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2017: They seemed to be enjoying post-presidential life.
Michelle Barack Obama
They had some well-deserved rest. Antara Foto Agency/REUTERS
Once they left office in January 2017, the Obamas took some well-deserved time off. They traveled to Italy, Hawaii, and even Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, a spot owned by billionaire Sir Richard Branson. They've been spotted white water rafting, on a yacht and even kite surfing.
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2017: They celebrated 25 years of marriage.
Barack and Michelle Obama
They made it to a quarter of a century. AP
The political powerhouses celebrated 25 years of a strong marriage on October 3, 2017.
"Happy 25th anniversary @barackobama. A quarter of a century later, you're still my best friend & the most extraordinary man I know. I <3 you," Michelle tweeted.
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