Michelle Obama meets
Elmo
Moving into the White House? Inauguration Day? Planting an organic
garden, visiting soup kitchens, or shaking hands with Queen
Elizabeth II? What has been Michelle Obama's favorite moment since
her husband took office? Meeting Elmo!
Mrs. Obama and Elmo
Yesterday, Mrs. Obama visited the Sesame Street set to tape a video
about health and nutrition with Elmo.
Later Mrs. Obama addressed a crowd at the United Nations in New
York and she told them about her prior engagement.
"I'm thrilled to be here but I was just at Sesame Street--I'm
sorry," she said. And I never thought I'd be on Sesame Street with
Elmo and Big Bird, and I was thrilled. I'm still thrilled. I'm on a
high."
She added: "I think it's probably the best thing I've done so far
in the White House. But we were there talking about nutrition and
healthy eating, and it's just been a thrill."
Mrs. Obama joins Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton on the guest list
of former U.S first ladies who have visited Sesame Street.
Celebrity appearances have been a big part of the show since it
debuted in 1969. Billy Joel, Julia Roberts, Ziggy Marley, Yo-Yo Ma,
Lily Tomlin, Robin Williams, Christopher Reeve, and Denzel
Washington are only a few of the big-name stars who have made their
way to the famous street.
