Click to play videoNew York: They say that behind every successful man, is a woman, and when Barack Obama was elected President, he told the world that wife Michelle was the rock behind him. And Michelle Obama a Harvard-educated lawyer is more than ready to take on her new role as First Lady.
"I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, the rock of our family and the love of my life" said US' First Lady, Michelle Obama.
She may be the rock behind the man - but Michelle has never stayed in the shadows. On the campaign trail, she drew crowds in the thousands.
Most say her greatest asset, is her natural charisma. Unlike most first ladies, she feels comfortable being in public. She seems comfortable giving a spontaneous speech, without notes. Perhaps because of her training as an attorney and that will allows her to light up a room.
Described as passionate, intelligent and independent. The Harvard-educated lawyer says her most important title is that of a mother.
"I'm a mother first. And I'm going to be at parent teacher conferences, and I'm going to be at all the events that they want me to attend. I'm not going to miss a single ballet recital," added the First Lady.
Her time, her priority, and her energy is going to be a little bit pressed in that regard.
Michelle has pledged to help working parents and military families.
"You're just asking for a Washington that understands what's happening to our military families," said Michelle.
Raised in a tight-knit, middle-class family on Chicago's south side, she was taught to believe anything is possible if you work for it.
It's impossible not to mention the historic nature of this election and of this First Lady but not for the reasons you might expect.
Meantime, Michelle will likely be calling on her personal role models for inspiration — her late father and her mother — who started her on this path many years ago.
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