Michelle Obama Gives the Keynote Speech at the University of California Merced...
First Lady Michelle Obama met with students prior to her commencement speech (in a dress very similar to the black Michael Kors she wore in her official portrait) at the University of California, Merced on May 16, 2009 in Merced, California. *Confirmed* Michelle is wearing the same black Michael Kors dress that she wore in her official portrait. The 500 graduating students receiving diplomas are the first graduating class since the university opened in 2005.
First Lady Michelle Obama talks with graduating students prior to during her address to the first four-year graduating class at the University of California Merced in Merced, California May 16, 2009.
The inspiring video "We Believe" made by UC Merced students for the first lady below:
"You inspired me. You touched me. There are few things more rewarding than watching young people reach their dreams, and you did just that," Obama said. "Your efforts were on full display to get me here for this special occasion."
First lady Michelle Obama waved to students before the start of graduation ceremonies at the University of California, Merced, in Merced, Calif. , Saturday, May 16, 2009. The first lady gave the keynote speech for the graduation. At left is University of California President Mark Yudof, left, and at right is Richard Blum, chairman of the UC Board of Regents.
[photos via Reuters, AP photo]
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