PHOTOS Michelle's Afternoon (April 2)

[Jackeens]

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US First Lady Michelle Obama during a visit to the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language School in London


First Lady Sparks Frenzy At London All-Girls School

April 02, 2009 11:57 AM

ABC News' Yunji de Nies and Karen Travers report:

Who caused all the shrieking at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language School in London today?

A surprise visit from English soccer star David Beckham? Pop boy band, the Jonas Brothers?

No, that was First Lady Michelle Obama sparking a frenzy at the all-girls school, where she spoke about the importance of education, explained why being smart is cool and even shared a little girl talk about her courtship with her husband, President Obama.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/04/first-lady-spar.html

[otohara]

1. Just Lovely

as usual.

[frazzled]

2. Cool uniforms

You can't always say that, but these girls have good looking uniforms!

[Lilyeye]

3. I liked this great woman the first time I heard her speak and I have grown to love her. Great pics!

[muffin1]

4. I adore her.

Michelle is just so real. It is apparent that she really loves and cares about people (especially children).
I thank the gods everyday that America did the right thing in November.:applause:

[Egnever]

9. Me too!

My wife was lucky enough to get a pic with her early in the primaries. We treasure it!

[muffin1]

13. OMG

You are one lucky couple....would love to see it. If you can, email it to me!

[Egnever]

14. Ill post it here :)

It was a small venue and there were only like 40 people there it was early in the primaries and Obama fever hadnt caught on yet. We got to talk with her a bit and listened closely as she talked to others that were there and if i wasnt on board with Obama before that day Michelles loveliness to my wife and child and genuine caring for those people in that room sold me that day.

[muffin1]

15. Absolutely beautiful...

both of them. Thank you for posting that!:)

[roguevalley]

23. I've been to schools in the east end where people don't come. these

kids NEED inspiration. This is beyond lovely. I love our new face to the world.

[Spazito]

5. The First Lady is ALL class!

She is warm, loving and very real, the epitome of class in my mind!

Thanks for these, Jackeens, they are wonderful!

Recommended.

[midnight]

6. These photos are so wonderful to look at. I really enjoy seeing

all the love being shared, one hug at a time.

[Hutzpa]

7. This photo sent its own message

My favorite...

[Froward69]

19. Mine Too!!!

now to spread that photo world wide...

[firedupdem]

8. Great Pics! Thanks! n/t

[tabatha]

10. What a lady, what a humanist.

No first lady will ever come close.

[Thrill]

11. What is up with people? I think her outfit looks great

I heard Contessa claiming that there are reports there was a slip up with her today?

[stillcool]

24. I think it's perfect for that venue..

[stillcool]

12. Amazing Jackeens...

If not for you, there is so much that I would never have seen.

[PA Democrat]

16. What a wonderful message she delivered to those young women:

"I am an example of what's possible when girls are loved and nurtured by the women around them,” she said.

Mrs. Obama emphasized the power of an education and said she was standing there today because of her education.

“By getting a good education you too can create your own destiny. I never cut class. I like being smart. I thought being smart was the coolest thing in the world,” she said. “You are the women that will build the world as it should be and that's why a good education is so important.”

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/04/first-lady-spar.html

Thanks for another great thread, Jackeens!

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

17. America, we did good!

I feel so proud.

Uh oh there go the tears again. Everytime I think I am done crying, the tears come back.

[Jackeens]

18. *** VIDEO HERE ***

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/business/2009/g20/7979982.stm

[Pacifist Patriot]

20. Just the snippet of her speech brought tears to my eyes. Looks like the Secret Service...

was a little jumpy with all those girls throwing their arms around her.

[firefox28]

21. Secret Service

Sky news said the secret service was at a loss when she hugged the children. oh gosh, do they think kids are a threat?

[grace0418]

22. No, they probably don't. But they have an incredibly difficult job. They have a First Lady

who is incredibly popular and loves to interact with people, but on the other hand they have a certain percentage of racist idiots who would love nothing more than to harm her. I don't think any First Family has been simultaneously as loved and as threatened as the Obamas. I don't envy the work her SS detail has cut out for them, and I guess I'd rather they be jumpy than not react fast enough.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

25. Funny looking sweater. But it's cool.

Rock On, Michelle!!

[DevonRex]

28. It is cool. Perfect to wear for school kids who are into the arts

and performing. How many kids think that growing up, being smart, being responsible mean that you are immediately boring or that you have no fun and that you can't express yourself?

It took me a minute or two to decide if I liked it. And then I noticed the lines of the outfit and how perfect they are for Michelle. And I noticed the quirkiness of it and now perfect that is for her and for those girls who performed. It shows that you can be creative and show your personality even as you grow up.

[ClarkUSA]

26. How many First Ladies have ever gotten on her bare knees to hug schoolchildren?

Answer: None before now.

[oviedodem]

27. !!ZOMG!! SHE IS HUGGING MUSLIMS!!!! APPEASERS!!

:sarcasm:

I can hear it already.

[NoSheep]

29. Each time I see her I see a genuine warmth and honesty. I really love our first Lady!