30 of Barack and Michelle Obama's Cutest Couple Moments

By Instyle
Updated Jun 30, 2017 @ 9:15 am
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See the pair's cutest and most candid moments.

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October 1992

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Barack and Michelle Obama tied the knot at Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ.

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December 8, 2004

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Michelle Obama fixed her then-senator husband's bowtie prior to Barack's keynote address at the Chicago Economic Club.

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August 16, 2007

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The couple spent the day at the Iowa State Fair with their daughters, Sasha and Malia.

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January 8, 2008

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Michelle wrapped her husband up in a big hug as he addressed attendees at a primary election results rally.

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April 22, 2008

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While at a rally in Evansville, Ind., the president kissed his wife on her cheek. 

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November 4, 2008

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After giving his victory speech during an election night gathering in Chicago's Grant Park, President Obama swooped up his wife and stole a victory smooch.

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January 20, 2009

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President Obama and his, clearly, happy wife were all smiles as they danced during the Commander in Chief's Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

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January 20, 2009

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Mr. and Mrs. Obama danced on stage during MTV & ServiceNation: Live from the Youth Inaugural Ball event in Washington, D.C. On that day, Barack was sworn into office as the 44th President of the United States.

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February 22, 2009

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The happy couple stunned at their first formal black-tie dinner at the White House after Barack's inauguration.

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March 20, 2009

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President Obama playfully embraced his wife in the White House's Red Room.

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July 4, 2009

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President Obama and his leading lady enjoyed each other's company as they watched an impressive fireworks display from the White House grounds.

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May, 25, 2011

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While waiting for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II in London, the presidential pair themselves looked regal—and couldn't keep their eyes off one another.

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September 7, 2012

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The happy couple appeared playful during a campaign event at the University of Iowa.

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January 21, 2013

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The president stole a smooch from Mrs. Obama while sharing a slow dance at the Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.

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January 21, 2013

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The president softly kissed his sweetie at the 57th Presidential Inauguration (for his second term) in Washington, D.C.

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December 8, 2013

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President Obama and the First Lady applauded the honorees at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

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May 20, 2014 

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The couple snuck a smooch mid-event while hosting the White House Talent Show.

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September 27, 2014

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President Obama and his First Lady arrived hand-in-hand while attending the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards dinner.

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March 3, 2015 

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The happy couple were all smiles while delivering a speech to announce the launch of Let Girls Learn, a new government-wide coordinated strategy to help millions of girls around the world attend and stay in school.

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June 8, 2015 

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On National Best Friends Day, the president took to Twitter and posted a picture of himself with his wife, Michelle. He captioned the tweet, saying: "Celebrate #NationalBestFriendsDay with the person who brings out the best in you."

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June 30, 2015

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The presidential pair tease one another while hosting a group of Girl Scouts for a campout on the South Lawn of the White House.

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June 30, 2015 

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Barack tweeted this photo to encourage support of Organizing for Action, a nonprofit organization that advocates for President Obama's policy agenda. Looking pretty fit, Mr. and Mrs. Obama!

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September 19, 2015

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President Obama takes First Lady Michelle Obama's hand while on stage after he delivered remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 45th annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner and paid tribute to female leaders in civil rights.

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September 25, 2015

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The First Lady adjusts her husband's bow tie while waiting for President Xi Jinping of China and his wife Peng Liyuan to arrive at the White House during a state visit.

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March 28, 2016

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The couple got animated while reading Where the Wild Things Are at the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House.

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September 17, 2016

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President Obama gave a nod to his exceptionally dressed wife and took her hand as they arrived on the stage during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner.

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September 21, 2016

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The so-in-love couple locked arms and beamed as they walked off Marine One upon arrival at New York's JFK International Airport.

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October 18, 2016

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President Obama and his First Lady share a sweet moment as they await the arrival of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Agnese Landini at the White House.

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January 10, 2017

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The couple couldn't look more in love during Barack's final address as president of the United States.

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May 7, 2017

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The former U.S. president gave his wife the best look as she exited the stage after he received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

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