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Michelle Obama Praises ‘Coolest Guy’ in Instagram Tribute to Barack Obama’s 64th Birthday

She later told NPR that they prefer privacy at 60 over chronicling every moment online.

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Given the recent imbroglio between the FBI and Apple over unlocking a San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone, the Obama administration’s general lack of transparency and its treatment of journalists, and the NSA’s mass surveillance of Americans, it will be interesting to see how President Obama’s participation in a keynote conversation goes down at SXSW on Friday, March 11. What is certain is this is a major coup for the festival. And he’ll be joined by his better half, first lady Michelle Obama, who will be the keynote speaker opening the SXSW Music Festival on March 16.
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Overview

  • On August 4, Michelle Obama wished her husband a happy 64th birthday on Instagram, calling him her love, best friend and “the coolest guy” she knows.
  • Barack Obama replied to her post by writing, “Love you, Miche! And thanks everybody for all the birthday wishes.”
  • Michelle’s Instagram Story accompanying the tribute featured Stevie Wonder’s 1980 song “Happy Birthday.”
  • In an NPR interview, she dismissed rumors of marital problems by noting that at their age they choose not to share every moment on social media.
  • The exchange highlights the Obamas’ ongoing practice of marking personal milestones publicly while maintaining clear boundaries around their private life.