Michelle Obama takes central stage at National Convention

Michelle Obama stands onstage with daughters Sasha and Malia after her speech as U.S. Senator Barack Obama talks to them by live video feed at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, Aug. 25, 2008. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28.

Michelle Obama, wife of U.S. Senator Barack Obama, waves as she arrives at the podium to speak at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver August 25, 2008.