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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2016, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama laughs with actress Yara Shahidi while participating in Glamour's &quot;A Brighter Future: A Global Conversation on Girls' Education,&quot; in celebration of International Day of the Girl and Let Girls Learn at the Newseum in Washington. Shahidi tells W magazine for an article published online on March 13, 2017, that Obama wrote her a college recommendation letter. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Michelle Obama writes college letter for ‘Black-ish’ star

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Former first lady surprises students for Women’s Day

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New Obama books to be published by imprint of previous books

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

In this file photo, First lady Michelle Obama hugs former President George W. Bush during the dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

George W. Bush on fondness for Michelle Obama: ‘We just took to each other’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Michelle Obama surprises students on visit to DC high school

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Then-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, Sept. 17, 2016. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Barack and Michelle Obama have book deals

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2016 file photo, an arbor adorns the entrance to the White House garden at the White House in Washington. Michelle Obama's garden can keep churning out vegetables at the White House. That's the official word from the Trump White House. First lady Melania Trump says through a spokeswoman that she is committed to preserving and continuing White House gardens, and specifically mentions Mrs. Obama's &quot;kitchen&quot; garden. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Melania Trump says she’ll keep predecessor’s produce garden

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

This April 15, 2015 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama waters a bed of vegetable seeds with students Nare Kande of the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, N.Y., right, and Marley Santos of Foothill Elementary School in Boulder, Colo., left, during the seventh annual White House Kitchen Garden Planting on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Michelle Obama to guest star on ‘MasterChef Junior’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

All-powerful Kentucky GOP tries to avoid unforced errors

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Former president Barack Obama waves as he boards a Marine helicopter on the East Front of the Capitol, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, after Donald Trump was inaugurated. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama says his administration proved ‘power of hope’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Demonstrators gather near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, to thank outgoing President Barack Obama as preparations continue for Friday's presidential inauguration. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The Latest: Obama lashes out at Congress over Guantanamo

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President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama says he wants to go away and ‘be quiet’ for awhile

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Obama chats with leaders of India, Afghanistan

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President Obama wipes away tears as he gives his presidential farewell address Tuesday at McCormick Place in Chicago. (Associated Press)

Obama calls on supporters to renew fight for liberal values in farewell address

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 15, 2016, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama speaks after the screening for the movie 'Hidden Figures,' in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. When Obama helps recognize the school counselor of the year on Friday, Jan. 6, aides say it will also mark her final public event as first lady.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file)

Michelle Obama, in final speech, praises immigrants

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2016, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama speaks in Washington. Obama will make her final visit as the nation’s first lady to “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Michelle Obama to appear on ‘Tonight Show’ Jan. 11

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In this photo taken Nov. 10, 2016, President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. White House officials say President Barack Obama is prepared to spend his final major foreign trip talking about Donald Trump. Obama leaves Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, for a six-day trip to Greece, Germany and Peru. In Greece, he’ll tour the Parthenon, give a speech about globalization and meet with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama beats out Donald Trump for 2016’s ‘Most Admired Man’: Gallup poll

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama listens as former first lady Laura Bush speaks during the &quot;America's First Ladies: In Service to Our Nation&quot; conference at the National Archives in Washington. When Michelle Obama considered the daunting prospect of becoming first lady, she purposely avoided turning to books by her predecessors for guidance. Instead, she turned inward (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, file)

Michelle Obama: A first lady who charted her own course

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 3, 2011, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama dances with students at Alice Deal Middle School in northwest Washington during a surprise visit for the school's Let's Move! event. When Michelle Obama considered the daunting prospect of becoming first lady, she purposely avoided turning to books by her predecessors for guidance. Instead, she turned inward (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Michelle Obama offers empowering example for girls

By LEANNE ITALIE - Associated Press