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Photos: First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises White House Visitors

Summary: 
Photos capture reactions of White House visitors during First Lady Michelle Obama's surprise tour drop-by.

Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama surprised White House visitors during a tour. Watch a video of the unexpected meet and greet here, and check out the images below that capture the some of the visitors’ reactions.  

First Lady Michelle Obama Shakes Hands with White House Visitors

First Lady Michelle Obama greets members of the general public as they enter the Blue Room during their White House tour, Feb. 16, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

First Lady Michelle Obama Greets a Group of White House Visitors

First Lady Michelle Obama greets members of the general public as they enter the Blue Room during their tour of the White House, Feb. 16, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

A White House Visitor Pets Bo

A girl pets Bo, the Obama family dog, as First Lady Michelle Obama greets members of the general public in the Blue Room during their White House tour, Feb. 16, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

First Lady Michelle Obama Hugs White House Visitor

First Lady Michelle Obama greets members of the general public as they enter the Blue Room during their White House tour, Feb. 16, 2012 (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

Women React After Meeting First Lady Michelle Obama

Women react in the Red Room after meeting First Lady Michelle Obama in the Blue Room during their White House tour, Feb. 16, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)