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    'The presidency isn't ours to own' Jump to media player Michelle Obama talks politics, family and the important role her mum played in their time at the White House.
    • 14 Nov
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    When Michelle Obama hugged the Queen Jump to media player The former First Lady says she was not aware of "royal protocol" when she placed her arm around the Queen in 2009.
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    Michelle Obama dances with portrait girl Jump to media player The former first lady met Parker after a photo of the toddler mesmerised by the painting went viral.
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