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Jan. 20 — Inauguration Day
The soon-to-be first lady looks on as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th U.S. president.
Jan. 20 — Inauguration Night
The president and first lady arrive at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.
Jan. 21
Attending the National Prayer Service in Washington, D.C. with Vice President Biden.
Feb. 3
Reading The Moon Over the Star to the second-grade class of Capital City Public Charter School.
Feb. 5
A gentlemanly gesture at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 6
Waving to the audience while attending an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 8
Walking across the South Lawn of the White House on a return trip from Camp David.
Feb. 10
Making a visit to the non-profit organization Mary's Center in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 11
At Ford's Theater reopening celebration in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 13
Preparing to board Air Force One for a weekend trip to Chicago with the famliy.
Feb. 14
Closing out a Valentine's Day dinner with the president.
Feb. 16
Returning to the White House after spending Presidents Day weekend in Chicago.
Feb. 18
Attending a performance in the White House's East Room for middle school children in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 19
Speaking to employees during a visit to the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 20
Arriving at the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. to speak with employees about working with the Obama administration.
Feb. 22
Talking with White House chefs and Social Secretary Desiree Rogers about the menu for the 2009 Governors' Dinner.
Feb. 23
Entertaining U.S. governors in the White House's East Room after a meal at the Governors' Dinner.
Feb. 24
A quick wave goes out to President Obama before before he addresses a joint meeting of the two legislative houses at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 25
Making opening remarks while co-hosting an evening of celebration in honor of musician Stevie Wonder's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the East Room of the White House.
March 3
Taking pictures with veterans Alyce Dixon and Ester P. Corcoran at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Center.
PAUL DEVLIN: An Open Letter to Michelle Obama.
March 5
Giving a speech at an event at Miriam's Kitchen, a housing provider for Washington, D.C.'s homeless men and women.
March 7
A stroll before heading to Camp David.
March 8
At a birthday celebration for Sen. Kennedy at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
March 11
Attending the annual Tribute to International Women of Courage Award at the State Department.
March 12
Delivering an animated reading of The Cat in the Hat to children at the Prager Child Development Center at Ft. Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C.
March 17
Speaking with attendees at an event sponsored by YouthBuild AmeriCorps.
DAYO OLOPADE: Why Michelle Obama didn't go to Trinidad
March 19
Holding a roundtable discussion with Anacostia High School students during Women's History Month.
March 20
Groundbreaking of the White House Kitchen Garden.
March 21
Walking arm-in-arm before boarding Marine One for a weekend trip to Camp David.
March 31 — Washington, D.C.
Preparing to board Marine One for a trip to the G-20 Summit in London.
DAYO OLOPADE: Why Michelle Obama didn't go to Trinidad
March 31 — London, England
Arriving at Stansted International Airport outside London after an in-flight wardrobe change.
April 1
Posing for photographs with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
STANLEY CROUCH: Michelle, Our Belle.
April 2
Visiting the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Secondary School in Borough of Islington London during the G-20 Summit.
April 3 — Strasbourg, France
Waving to the crowd at the Palais Rohan following a visit with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
DAYO OLOPADE: What Sojourner Truth and Michelle Obama have in common.
April 3 — Baden Baden, Germany
The spouses' evening at the opening of the NATO summit in Baden Baden.
JIMI IZRAEL: Cover Girl in chief?
April 4 — Strasbourg, France
Smiling at French counterpart Carla Bruni-Sarkozy after arriving at Rohan Palace.
April 5 — Prague, Czech Republic
Walking off stage after an address at Hradcany Square in Prague.
April 7
Waxy Michelle is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C.
TERESA WILTZ: What's up with Waxy Michelle?
April 9
Planting seedlings in the Kitchen Garden, along with children from Bancroft Elementary school, on the South Lawn of the White House.
DAYO OLOPADE: Confidential information from the first kitchen gets dished.
April 12
Attending St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. on Easter Sunday.
DAYO OLOPADE: Michelle Obama is armed. but not dangerous.
April 13
Enjoying the festivities at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House.
DAYO OLOPADE: Michelle Obama's First 100 Days.
April 21
Attending an event at the Seed School.
STANLEY CROUCH: Michelle, Our Belle.
April 23
'Take Your Child to Work Day' event at the East Room of the White House.
April 28
An unveiling ceremony for the bust of Sojourner Truth in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.
DAYO OLOPADE: What Sojourner Truth and Michelle Obama have in common.
April 29
Speaking at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C.
First Lady Official Portrait
Michelle Obama stands poised in the Blue Room of the White House for the first digitally captured official first lady portrait.