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First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report, about how Americans have stepped up to support military families during an interview on the late-night show in New York, April 11, 2012. Obama appeared on the satirical show to mark the one-year anniversary of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to honor and support troops, veterans and military families.

COLBERT INTERVIEW

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report, about how Americans have stepped up to support military families during an interview on the late-night show in New York, April 11, 2012. Obama appeared on the satirical show to mark the one-year anniversary of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to honor and support troops, veterans and military families.

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