Barack and Michelle Obama’s alignment was never coincidence—it was a true partnership from the start. They met in 1989 at a Chicago law firm, where Michelle mentored Barack. She expected a typical corporate lawyer, but quickly saw his deep commitment to community and justice. From then on, their values matched perfectly. Both believed power should uplift others, not serve ego. Throughout their marriage and public life, that belief guided every decision. Barack calls Michelle his rock, while Mich