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Obama Loves the Kids - Since entering the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama has always placed youth on the forefront of her agenda. Her commitment continued during her week-long trip to Africa, where she’ s already made visits to community centers and spoke in front of a group of young African women leaders.Check out these photos of Obama showing connecting with kids during her time as first lady.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Botswana Arrival  - Obama was greeted by local children upon her arrival to Gaborone, Botswana, on June 24, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Mural Painting - Obama paints a mural with teens at the Botswana-Baylor Adolescent Center which offers support to teens with HIV on June 24, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Overcome With Emotion - Obama comforts a woman overcome with emotion following a speech she gave in Botswana, June 24, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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South African Gardening Project - Obama gets down and dirty as she digs in while gardening during a service project at Johannesburg’s Vhutilo Community Center, June 22, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Cape Town University Visit - Obama stands with Mamphela Ramphele, fifth from right, and high school students after she answered students' questions at the University of Cape Town during a visit June 23, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Connecting with Students - Obama greets a South African teen after her Cape Town University visit.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Photo By Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

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South African Youth Event - The first lady shows off her skills as she kicks a ball around cones during a youth event she hosted in Cape Town with retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu, June 23, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Another Game - The first lady passes a tennis ball as she plays a game with young people during the same South African event. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Photo By Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

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Cat in the Hat Reading - First lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha, center, and Malia, take turns reading to children from "The Cat in the Hat," by Dr. Seuss, during their visit to the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, June 21, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Service Event - First lady Michelle Obama paints a bench during a Congressional service event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Youth Center in Washington, May 19, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo/Samantha Appleton)

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Space Launch - President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia and first mother-in-law Marian Robinson at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 29, 2011. The Space Shuttle Endeavor launch was delayed due to an electrical heating problem.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Easter Egg Roll    - The first family at the April 2009 White House Easter Egg Roll.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Photo By Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Habitat for Humanity - The first lady participates in a United We Serve service volunteer event at a Habitat for Humanity site in Washington, Sept. 11, 2009. She is joined by Julie Bindelglass, a junior at George Washington University, and Shakir Cannon-Moye, a senior, to kick off the first lady's challenge to GW students to serve.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Let's Move! Event - The first lady promotes her Let’s Move campaign at the White House, May 9, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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D.C. Service Project - The first family prepare to distribute food at Martha’s Table, a food pantry in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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In El Salvador - First lady Michelle Obama helps paint a mural during a community service project at the Superate Youth Center and Health Clinic in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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School Visit in England - First lady Michelle Obama talks with a student from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School during a visit to Christ Church College, Oxford University, in Oxford, England, May 25, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Holiday Craft-making - Obama and White House pastry chef Bill Yosses during a holiday craft demonstration with the children of military personnel at the White House, Dec. 1, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Sharing a Curtsy - First lady Michelle Obama curtsies with Lynne Silosky, a niece of posthumous Medal of Honor awardee, Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, in the Oval Office, Oct. 6, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Trick-or-Treat Time - Obama hands out treats during a Halloween reception for military families and children of White House staff in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 31, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Surprise Appearance - Obama surprises a young visitor touring the White House on the anniversary of the inauguration, Jan. 20, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Secret Service Picnic - Obama greets a young girl during an autumn picnic for the Secret Service Presidential Protective Division on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 9, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Mentoring Event - Obama looks at a card created during a mentoring event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Nov. 29, 2010. The students gathered to make holiday cards for active duty service members.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Local D.C. School - Obama greets students following a Flash Mob Dance at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Planting Trees - Obama helps plant trees at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington D.C., April 21, 2009, after President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act . (Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Children's National Medical Center Visit - First lady Michelle Obama greets patients and staff at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Youth Program in India - First lady Michelle Obama plays hopscotch during the “Make a Difference” program at the University of Mumbai in Mumbai, India, Nov. 6, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Hugs at Cinco de Mayo Event - The first lady is hugged by students during a visit to the LAMB bilingual school May 4, 2009, as a lead-up to the Mexican Cinco de Mayo holiday.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Hula at Kids Fair - Obama hula hoops with children during the Healthy Kids Fair on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 21, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Georgia School Visit - During a visit to the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama claps along with students. Feb. 9, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Indian Craft Museum - First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by children from low income communities in the region, tours the National Craft Museum in New Delhi, India, Nov. 8, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Christmas Story - Obama reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, Dec. 9, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Greeting Young Dancers - The president and first lady greet young dancers at a Diwali candle lighting and performance at Holy Name High School in Mumbai, India, Nov. 7, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Dancing During Diwali - The president watches as the first lady dances with students during a Diwali candle lighting and performance at Holy Name High School in Mumbai, India, Nov. 7, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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White House Garden - Children from Bancroft Elementary School plant vegetables in the White House Vegetable Garden April 9, 2009.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Another Garden Shot - More planting. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Photo By Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton

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In the Garden - Even more planting. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Photo By Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton

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2011 Easter Egg Roll - Obama at the April 2011 Easter Egg Roll.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Dancing in South Africa - The first lady dances with children during her visit to the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, June 21, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Mexico City School Visit - Obama greets children during her visit to Escuela Siete de Enero school in Mexico City, Mexico, April 14, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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England Visit - Obama greets students from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School during a visit to Christ Church College, Oxford University, in Oxford, England, May 25, 2011.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Haiti Visit - Obama spends time with children at Children's Place in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, April 13, 2010. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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First Family Fun - Obama, and daughters Sasha and Malia, march with children during their visit to the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, June 21, 2011.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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Halloween 2010 - The Obamas hand out Halloween treats to children on the North Portico of the White House, Oct. 31, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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D.C. Child Care Facility - First lady Michelle Obama visits CentroNia, a bilingual child care facility in Washington, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, where she announced Let's Move! Child Care, an effort to raise awareness for healthy eating and living for young children. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Let's Move! Event - First lady Michelle Obama gives hugs at the end of an event in the White House garden in Washington, Friday, June 3, 2011, to promote the "Let's Move!" campaign.(Photo: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Louisiana Let's Move! Event - First lady Michelle Obama catches a pass during a "Let's Move!" launch event at Woldenberg Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sept. 8, 2010.(Photo: Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)