A look back at Barack and Michelle Obama's most indelible moments

The best glimpses through an eight-year window into an inspiring partnership

Published January 20, 2017 11:00PM (EST)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21:  U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama sing together as they dance during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn-in for his second term of office earlier in the day.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama sing together as they dance during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn-in for his second term of office earlier in the day. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

 

Washington, D.C.   Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States with his wife Michelle Obama by his side

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St. Paul, Minnesota   Scott Olson/Getty
Presidential candiate Senator Barack Obama fist bump at an election night rally 

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Washington, D.C.   Mark Wilson/Getty
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama shine while dancing together at the MTV & ServiceNation: Live From the Youth Inaugural Ball

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Washington, D.C.   Chip Somodevilla/Getty
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama dance and sing together at the Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center after Obama was sworn in for his second term in office

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Chicago, Illinois   Scott Olson/Getty
President-elect Barack Obama embraces Michelle Obama after delivering his victory speech at an election night gathering in Grant Park

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Washington, D.C.  Andrew Harnik/AP
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama act out the monsters during a reading of 'Where the Wild Things Are' at the White House Easter Egg Roll

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Washington, D.C.  Carlos Barria/Reuters
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance at the Home States Ball

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City, Country   Photographer/Agency
First Lady Michelle Obama fixes President Barack Obama's bowtie while awaiting the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan for a White House State Dinner

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