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The First Lady Passes 1 Million Followers on Twitter and Instagram

Summary: 
After just over a year on Twitter, First Lady Michelle Obama's Twitter and Instagram accounts passed 1 million followers. To celebrate, we've put together a list of @FLOTUS and @MichelleObama highlights.

After just over a year on Twitter and Instagram, First Lady Michelle Obama's social media accounts both passed 1 million followers this summer!

The First Lady uses Twitter and Instagram to connect with people around the country and keep her followers up-to-date on the latest news from her initiatives, Joining Forces, Let's Move, and Reach Higher. From participating in a Google+ Hangout during her trip to Africa to her Twitter Q&A #LunchWithFlotus on healthy school lunches, the First Lady is continually looking for new ways to connect with the public and answer their questions. 

To celebrate passing 1 million followers, we’ve put together a list of highlights from @FLOTUS and @MichelleObama.

Have a favorite moment of your own or ideas about new ways the First Lady could use social media? We want to hear from you! Let us know by tweeting at @FLOTUS or gramming at @MichelleObama. We’ll feature some of our favorite responses. And, don't forget to check out her board on Pinterest.

Here's a look back at some of our top social media moments from the First Lady.