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First lady Michelle Obama reads "The Cat in the Hat" to children at Prager Child Development Center at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 12, 2009. The first lady spoke with soldiers and family members as part of her initiative to care for military families. U.S. Army photo

First lady Michelle Obama reads "The Cat in the Hat" to children at Prager Child Development Center at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 12, 2009. The first lady spoke with soldiers and family members as part of her initiative to care for military families. U.S. Army photo

First lady Michelle Obama reads "The Cat in the Hat" to children at Prager Child Development Center at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 12, 2009. The first lady spoke with soldiers and family members as part of her initiative to care for military families. U.S. Army photo

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