Michelle Obama Accomplishments

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Woman have come a long way in society over the past years and have made a difference with their accomplishments. Michelle Obama is a great example of this growth between women who have made a difference in society. Besides being the first lady she has made a difference promoting education through her accomplishments, creating programs for the community, and being She like many other woman has shown determination and success through her work and being a motivational speaker. As a woman who is constantly being judged and watched over I think she has done a great job getting involved with the community to make a difference.
Michelle Obama grew up very close to her family that included one older brother, sister and parents. Her father was a city-pump

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