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Michelle's Right to Bare Arms

Michelle Obama's arms may be the talk of the town, but she actually owes the look to Jackie, Dolley and-as if her husband needed another Lincoln tie, Mary Todd. By Sandra McElwaine. VIEW OUR GALLERY.

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The First Lady in her Jason Wu gown at the Youth Inaugural Ball.

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During the president's address to a joint session of Congress.

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On the cover of Vogue's March issue.

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Meeting with students from L'Academie de Cuisine in the White House kitchen.

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The President and First Lady attend a dinner for US governors.

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At a celebration in honor of Stevie Wonder's Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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The official White House portrait taken in the Blue Room.

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