1 00:00:34,409 --> 00:00:36,786 In all the decisions I have made in my public life, 2 00:00:37,662 --> 00:00:40,498 I have always tried to do what was best for the nation. 3 00:00:41,499 --> 00:00:45,045 In the past few days, however, it has become evident to me 4 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:48,798 that I no longer have a strong enough political base 5 00:00:49,507 --> 00:00:53,803 in the Congress to justify continuing that effort. 6 00:00:55,180 --> 00:00:58,433 Therefore, I shall resign the presidency 7 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:00,393 effective at noon tomorrow. 8 00:01:01,728 --> 00:01:05,732 Vice President Ford will be sworn in as president 9 00:01:06,232 --> 00:01:08,777 at that hour in this office. 10 00:01:10,236 --> 00:01:12,280 As I recall the high hopes for America 11 00:01:13,114 --> 00:01:15,241 with which we began this second term, 12 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,327 I feel a great sadness 13 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:21,456 that I will not be here in this office working on... 14 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,084 [voice fades] 15 00:01:26,795 --> 00:01:28,338 [commentator] Mr. and Mrs. Ford have joined the Nixons 16 00:01:29,255 --> 00:01:33,510 as they make the last walk out to Army One, the helicopter. 17 00:01:33,802 --> 00:01:34,761 Congratulations. 18 00:01:35,470 --> 00:01:37,388 - Congratulations or condolences? - [Richard chuckles] 19 00:01:38,306 --> 00:01:41,142 [Richard] She's all yours. Be safe. 20 00:01:43,603 --> 00:01:45,480 [commentator] There is the President waving goodbye. 21 00:01:45,939 --> 00:01:47,398 Can you hear the applause? 22 00:01:52,112 --> 00:01:54,531 President Nixon's helicopter going over the fountains 23 00:01:55,115 --> 00:01:56,157 of the White House south lawn. 24 00:01:56,950 --> 00:02:00,245 [Gerald] I am acutely aware that you have not elected me 25 00:02:00,829 --> 00:02:03,706 as your president by your ballots, 26 00:02:04,415 --> 00:02:09,170 so I ask you to confirm me as your president 27 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:11,214 with your prayers. 28 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:15,426 I have not campaigned either for the presidency 29 00:02:15,802 --> 00:02:16,719 or the vice presidency. 30 00:02:17,345 --> 00:02:22,350 I am indebted to no man and only to one woman, 31 00:02:23,184 --> 00:02:24,477 my dear wife... 32 00:02:25,311 --> 00:02:26,980 [camera shutters clicking] 33 00:02:27,647 --> 00:02:30,275 ...as I begin this very difficult job. 34 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:36,197 I have not sought this enormous responsibility, 35 00:02:37,657 --> 00:02:39,200 but I will not shirk it. 36 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:42,453 This land is your land 37 00:02:44,873 --> 00:02:47,333 This land is my land 38 00:02:50,336 --> 00:02:53,173 From California 39 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:58,344 Well to the New York Island 40 00:02:59,345 --> 00:03:02,891 From the Redwood Forest 41 00:03:04,309 --> 00:03:08,396 To the Gulf Stream Waters 42 00:03:09,355 --> 00:03:13,234 I tell you this land 43 00:03:13,818 --> 00:03:17,488 Was made for you and me 44 00:03:17,697 --> 00:03:19,199 Yeah 45 00:03:19,866 --> 00:03:23,244 Mmm 46 00:03:24,037 --> 00:03:27,957 One bright sunny morning 47 00:03:28,583 --> 00:03:32,545 Well, in the shadow of a steeple 48 00:03:33,421 --> 00:03:37,842 Down by the welfare office 49 00:03:38,384 --> 00:03:42,305 I saw my people 50 00:03:43,264 --> 00:03:47,310 I was wondering if this land 51 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:53,274 Was made for you and me 52 00:03:56,945 --> 00:03:58,947 - [trainer] Yes, push! - [grunting] 53 00:03:59,447 --> 00:04:01,241 One, two. One, two. One, two. 54 00:04:01,741 --> 00:04:03,618 Come on! One, two. Push! 55 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:05,703 [grunting] 56 00:04:06,579 --> 00:04:08,998 Come on. Push through. Five more. 57 00:04:09,582 --> 00:04:10,583 Hard as you can. You got this. 58 00:04:10,959 --> 00:04:12,460 Don't stop. Come on. 59 00:04:12,752 --> 00:04:15,129 Come on. Come on. 60 00:04:15,588 --> 00:04:16,798 Four! Five! 61 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,049 [both grunting] 62 00:04:18,758 --> 00:04:20,969 Senator Hillary Clinton has opened up a huge lead 63 00:04:21,552 --> 00:04:22,345 over her democratic challengers 64 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:24,597 according to a new Washington Post ABC News poll. 65 00:04:25,473 --> 00:04:27,308 Senator Hillary Clinton is still the Democrat to beat. 66 00:04:28,268 --> 00:04:31,145 The poll shows support for both Barack Obama and John Edwards 67 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:32,647 is dropping off. 68 00:04:42,407 --> 00:04:45,159 [sighs] Can't say I've taken that route. 69 00:04:45,660 --> 00:04:47,537 [bodyguard] Safest way, ma'am. 70 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:49,289 [Michelle] Great. 71 00:04:50,498 --> 00:04:52,333 [Barack] I know. Packed. 72 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:56,337 Mmm. And you're finally on time. 73 00:04:56,963 --> 00:04:58,756 Well, you know, I didn't wanna miss out 74 00:04:59,340 --> 00:05:00,633 on some one-on-one time with you. 75 00:05:01,592 --> 00:05:04,053 [chuckles] Yeah, we can't miss our date night tradition, 76 00:05:04,679 --> 00:05:06,806 even if we have to shut the whole place down. 77 00:05:07,432 --> 00:05:08,599 - Oh, yeah. Thank you. - Thank you. 78 00:05:09,475 --> 00:05:10,893 You may not have to worry about it much longer. 79 00:05:11,519 --> 00:05:14,981 I-- I'm still trailing Hillary by double digits. 80 00:05:15,606 --> 00:05:19,360 Yeah, well, she seems to really want it. 81 00:05:19,986 --> 00:05:24,324 Yeah, she's whopping my ass in every debate. 82 00:05:24,782 --> 00:05:25,992 Sorry. 83 00:05:27,785 --> 00:05:31,998 You know, my-- my team thinks that I have 84 00:05:32,540 --> 00:05:34,292 - a relatability issue. - Mm-hmm. 85 00:05:35,001 --> 00:05:39,172 But they've got this idea on how to ameliorate that. 86 00:05:39,839 --> 00:05:41,966 Is it to stop you from casually using words 87 00:05:42,550 --> 00:05:44,844 like relatability and ameliorate? 88 00:05:46,512 --> 00:05:47,722 Actually, it's you. 89 00:05:48,181 --> 00:05:50,266 - [laughs] - All right. Look, 90 00:05:50,725 --> 00:05:51,934 you're stunning. 91 00:05:52,518 --> 00:05:53,936 - No, you are, and you're-- - Ugh. 92 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:57,273 You're brilliant and relatable-- 93 00:05:57,899 --> 00:05:59,192 I don't know, it's the best word for it. 94 00:05:59,901 --> 00:06:02,904 You are relatable and certainly more relatable than-- 95 00:06:03,529 --> 00:06:05,073 I don't know, some half-Kenyan brother 96 00:06:05,573 --> 00:06:06,908 from fucking Hawaii, you know? 97 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:10,536 Okay, then what does all of this entail? 98 00:06:11,913 --> 00:06:13,373 Well... 99 00:06:14,540 --> 00:06:15,875 - a few speaking engagements-- - [groans] 100 00:06:16,501 --> 00:06:17,502 - No, no, listen. But we'll-- - Barack... 101 00:06:18,544 --> 00:06:20,421 We'll work the schedule around the kids. It'll be family first. 102 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:22,215 I don't know, you know? 103 00:06:22,882 --> 00:06:24,384 And you know I don't love public speaking. 104 00:06:25,009 --> 00:06:28,679 I get it, but you're an amazing speaker. 105 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:31,557 And it'd be a chance 106 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:34,852 for us to work together as a team. 107 00:06:36,437 --> 00:06:37,897 And I miss you. 108 00:06:39,107 --> 00:06:41,401 There you go with that sweet talking. 109 00:06:44,529 --> 00:06:46,406 So you'll think about it? 110 00:06:48,116 --> 00:06:49,617 I'll think about it. 111 00:06:50,743 --> 00:06:51,244 All right. 112 00:06:51,744 --> 00:06:52,620 ["Yes We Can Can" playing] 113 00:06:53,454 --> 00:06:54,205 - I'll take that as a win. - Thank you. 114 00:06:54,914 --> 00:06:57,250 After you give me dessert, I'll think about it. 115 00:06:57,917 --> 00:07:00,711 - Oh, you're gonna get dessert. - Yeah. 116 00:07:01,587 --> 00:07:04,006 No one knows more about the character, the heart 117 00:07:04,549 --> 00:07:06,092 or the intention of Barack Obama 118 00:07:06,801 --> 00:07:09,303 than the woman who agreed to take this journey with him. 119 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:12,223 She's gonna make some kind of tremendous 120 00:07:12,807 --> 00:07:15,101 - First Lady of this nation. - [cheering] 121 00:07:15,643 --> 00:07:17,311 Ladies and gentlemen, Michelle Obama! 122 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:22,150 The next First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. 123 00:07:22,775 --> 00:07:24,152 We got to make this land a better land 124 00:07:24,777 --> 00:07:26,487 Than the world in which we live 125 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:29,323 And we got to help each man Be a better man 126 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:33,369 With the kindness that we give 127 00:07:34,078 --> 00:07:38,583 I feel privileged to be a part of even witnessing this. 128 00:07:39,459 --> 00:07:40,918 Traveling around states 129 00:07:41,502 --> 00:07:43,546 and being reminded that there's more 130 00:07:44,130 --> 00:07:45,840 that unites us than divides us. 131 00:07:46,799 --> 00:07:49,302 - I know we can make it - I know we can 132 00:07:49,969 --> 00:07:51,596 I know darn well That we can work it out 133 00:07:52,638 --> 00:07:55,600 Yes we can, I know we can can Yes we can can, why can't we? 134 00:07:56,184 --> 00:07:57,560 If you wanna yes we can can 135 00:07:58,144 --> 00:07:59,729 I know we can make it work 136 00:08:00,521 --> 00:08:03,816 I know we can make it if we try 137 00:08:04,859 --> 00:08:06,486 Thank you. 138 00:08:08,112 --> 00:08:09,071 Thank you so much. 139 00:08:09,614 --> 00:08:11,491 [supporter] We love you, Michelle! 140 00:08:11,949 --> 00:08:12,867 Thank you. 141 00:08:13,868 --> 00:08:16,370 I am honored and excited to be here. 142 00:08:16,996 --> 00:08:19,165 This has been an amazing year for us. 143 00:08:19,790 --> 00:08:22,210 Just think where we were one year ago. 144 00:08:23,002 --> 00:08:27,131 Barack was standing in front of the State Capitol in Illinois 145 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:30,551 to announce that he was running for president. 146 00:08:34,847 --> 00:08:37,767 What we have learned over this year 147 00:08:38,684 --> 00:08:40,937 is that hope is making a comeback. 148 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:42,355 And let me tell you something, 149 00:08:42,980 --> 00:08:46,943 for the first time in my adult lifetime, 150 00:08:47,527 --> 00:08:49,362 I am really proud of my country. 151 00:08:50,196 --> 00:08:52,532 - I know we can make it - I know that we can 152 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:56,869 I know darn well that we can Work it out, work it out... 153 00:09:00,706 --> 00:09:02,750 Thank you! Thank you! 154 00:09:04,210 --> 00:09:07,463 I know darn well that we can Work it out, work it out 155 00:09:07,922 --> 00:09:10,633 [phones vibrating] 156 00:09:12,093 --> 00:09:13,761 - I know we can make it - I know that we can 157 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,180 I know darn well that we can Work it out, work it out 158 00:09:16,847 --> 00:09:18,558 There's so many needy So many poor 159 00:09:19,267 --> 00:09:22,603 But love and understanding Is the key to the door 160 00:09:23,104 --> 00:09:25,898 [phones ringing, vibrating] 161 00:09:26,774 --> 00:09:27,733 We better get going. 162 00:09:27,942 --> 00:09:28,442 [song ends] 163 00:09:28,943 --> 00:09:31,654 - Mel? - Fucking racist fucks. 164 00:09:32,238 --> 00:09:33,990 - What's going on? - Sorry. 165 00:09:34,865 --> 00:09:35,950 They-- They twisted your words. 166 00:09:36,909 --> 00:09:38,202 - [Michelle] What? What? - [Mel] They twisted your words. 167 00:09:38,911 --> 00:09:42,290 "I'm proud of my country for the first time." 168 00:09:43,791 --> 00:09:47,628 Shit. "I never loved my country." 169 00:09:48,087 --> 00:09:49,213 Right. 170 00:09:49,797 --> 00:09:50,756 - Okay. - Come on. Let's keep moving. 171 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:52,341 [commentator] Now that her husband 172 00:09:52,967 --> 00:09:54,176 is the Democrats' presumptive nominee, 173 00:09:54,802 --> 00:09:56,596 Michelle Obama is expected to come under 174 00:09:57,221 --> 00:09:58,764 ever greater scrutiny from the media. 175 00:09:59,640 --> 00:10:01,309 She's always angry every time she gets on television. 176 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:05,271 I think the American people deserve a thorough examination 177 00:10:05,771 --> 00:10:06,397 of everything about her. 178 00:10:06,981 --> 00:10:08,983 The angry Black woman First Lady? 179 00:10:32,006 --> 00:10:32,715 [Young Malia] Ready? 180 00:10:33,341 --> 00:10:34,592 Ma'am, we believe it's best you take the car. 181 00:10:35,176 --> 00:10:36,761 I wanna walk my girls to school today. 182 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:39,388 It's a beautiful morning, and we need the fresh air 183 00:10:40,014 --> 00:10:41,349 and a break from all of this. Right, girls? 184 00:10:41,974 --> 00:10:43,476 - [Young Sasha] Yeah. - [Young Malia] Yes. 185 00:10:44,852 --> 00:10:45,811 - [reporter 1] Michelle! - [reporter 2] Michelle! 186 00:10:46,771 --> 00:10:48,439 [reporter 1] Michelle, do you have any terrorist affiliations? 187 00:10:48,981 --> 00:10:50,441 Do you hate America or Americans? 188 00:10:51,108 --> 00:10:53,152 [reporter 3] Why are you not proud to be an American? 189 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:54,654 [reporters clamoring] 190 00:10:55,321 --> 00:10:56,739 What do you think about your father running for office? 191 00:10:57,657 --> 00:10:59,241 How is the campaign impacting your children's lives? 192 00:10:59,867 --> 00:11:01,327 [reporter 4] Just one more question. Did any-- 193 00:11:01,702 --> 00:11:03,120 [clamoring] 194 00:11:03,704 --> 00:11:08,501 I will not respond to these lies, 195 00:11:09,877 --> 00:11:14,090 nor will I stand for you bringing my girls into all this. 196 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:16,133 That's what we're not gonna do. 197 00:11:16,676 --> 00:11:19,679 But I will say this. 198 00:11:20,304 --> 00:11:23,641 I am genuinely proud of all the excitement 199 00:11:24,225 --> 00:11:26,936 building around Barack's campaign. 200 00:11:27,353 --> 00:11:28,854 It makes me hopeful. 201 00:11:29,855 --> 00:11:34,318 People of all shades and-- and ages 202 00:11:34,902 --> 00:11:39,407 and-- and creeds all working together. 203 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:41,409 Now, if you don't mind, 204 00:11:42,034 --> 00:11:44,870 I'm gonna walk my daughters to school. 205 00:11:47,707 --> 00:11:49,041 Come on, girls. 206 00:11:56,757 --> 00:11:58,926 [no audible dialogue] 207 00:12:21,282 --> 00:12:21,991 [Eleanor] Why, thank you. 208 00:12:22,867 --> 00:12:24,076 - [doorman] Ma'am. - [Earl] Mrs. Roosevelt. 209 00:12:24,243 --> 00:12:25,286 Earl! 210 00:12:25,911 --> 00:12:26,704 I'll be escorting you to the White House. 211 00:12:27,413 --> 00:12:31,751 Yes, I think I'm going to take the long way. 212 00:12:32,543 --> 00:12:33,753 Clear the cobwebs. 213 00:12:34,253 --> 00:12:35,379 [Malvina] Don't ask. 214 00:12:36,088 --> 00:12:37,173 Mrs. Roosevelt, ma'am, 215 00:12:38,132 --> 00:12:39,800 I must insist you get in the car. It's for your own safety. 216 00:12:40,468 --> 00:12:43,637 No one wants to hurt me. I'm not important enough. 217 00:12:44,263 --> 00:12:45,347 [Malvina] Oh, I don't know, Mrs. R. 218 00:12:45,973 --> 00:12:48,809 I might hurt you if you keep it up like this. 219 00:12:52,813 --> 00:12:56,817 Oh. Oh, that's wonderful. 220 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:01,113 Hello. What's your name? 221 00:13:01,489 --> 00:13:03,115 - I'm Eleanor. - Oh, no. 222 00:13:03,324 --> 00:13:04,116 You're, uh-- 223 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:05,618 Eleanor. Eleanor Roosevelt. 224 00:13:06,243 --> 00:13:09,079 So nice to meet you. What's your name? 225 00:13:09,246 --> 00:13:10,039 John. 226 00:13:10,831 --> 00:13:11,707 - Hello, John. - Mrs. R., we should really-- 227 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:15,211 [Eleanor] That is one hardy handshake. What work do you do? 228 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:18,964 I don't do any work. I'm busted. 229 00:13:19,173 --> 00:13:19,882 Of course. 230 00:13:20,508 --> 00:13:24,428 I'm-- I'm so sorry. What work did you do? 231 00:13:25,137 --> 00:13:27,515 [John] I forged steel. Built skyscrapers in New York. 232 00:13:28,140 --> 00:13:31,227 [Eleanor] Oh, what a wonderful skill. 233 00:13:31,977 --> 00:13:33,354 You must be so proud. 234 00:13:34,355 --> 00:13:37,817 Well, you're a part of history, John. 235 00:13:38,359 --> 00:13:40,194 Such a pleasure to meet you. 236 00:13:41,278 --> 00:13:42,154 And you, all of you. 237 00:13:43,113 --> 00:13:44,615 - Thank you so much. Thank you. - Thank you, ma'am. 238 00:13:45,199 --> 00:13:46,575 [Eleanor] Oh, I do like your hat. 239 00:13:47,201 --> 00:13:49,870 -Oh, that's very nice. - [man] Thank you though! 240 00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:52,832 [chuckles] 241 00:13:59,463 --> 00:14:00,673 - [Lou] There you are. - [Eleanor] So sorry. 242 00:14:01,215 --> 00:14:02,716 I feared you weren't coming. 243 00:14:04,009 --> 00:14:05,803 Well, it's a pleasure to see you, Eleanor. 244 00:14:06,387 --> 00:14:08,722 And you too, Lou. Shall we make a start? 245 00:14:09,390 --> 00:14:11,225 I thought we'd have tea and a light breakfast 246 00:14:11,684 --> 00:14:12,601 before I give you the tour. 247 00:14:13,185 --> 00:14:16,063 Of course. That would be lovely. 248 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:24,989 I'm sure you're excited to begin the decorating process. 249 00:14:25,906 --> 00:14:28,576 Oh, yes. Mrs. Roosevelt certainly is. 250 00:14:29,201 --> 00:14:31,912 You can't go wrong with an oriental silk. 251 00:14:32,413 --> 00:14:34,498 No, you most certainly cannot. 252 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:35,583 [whispering] Sorry. 253 00:14:36,166 --> 00:14:39,086 And this is the master bedroom. 254 00:14:43,173 --> 00:14:45,885 That door over there is your dressing room. 255 00:14:46,385 --> 00:14:47,261 I used it as my study, 256 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:51,891 but they always called it the dressing room regardless. 257 00:14:53,225 --> 00:14:56,061 The Wilsons used it as a private dining room. 258 00:15:05,571 --> 00:15:07,281 What on Earth? 259 00:15:18,125 --> 00:15:21,170 Nine presidents brought their slaves here. 260 00:15:21,629 --> 00:15:23,339 I never knew... 261 00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:27,343 It wasn't recorded how many of them required their slaves 262 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:30,596 to have access to their bedrooms. 263 00:15:40,272 --> 00:15:41,273 [Eleanor] Well, I hope you're making me sound 264 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:43,442 interesting and intelligent. 265 00:15:44,068 --> 00:15:47,321 - And possibly even fascinating. - Oh! 266 00:15:48,113 --> 00:15:49,657 I'll do what I can. 267 00:15:52,743 --> 00:15:53,577 Can I ask you something 268 00:15:54,119 --> 00:15:56,455 - Of course. Always. - off the record? 269 00:15:57,581 --> 00:16:02,294 How do you really feel about being First Lady? 270 00:16:03,587 --> 00:16:05,005 Oh. 271 00:16:06,632 --> 00:16:08,092 Well... 272 00:16:09,301 --> 00:16:11,720 I'm not thrilled about the fact 273 00:16:12,429 --> 00:16:17,226 that my title refers to my sex rather than my skills. 274 00:16:17,518 --> 00:16:19,061 - Yeah. - Mmm. 275 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:23,315 Does sound like a crude term a man might use for his ex-wife. 276 00:16:24,191 --> 00:16:25,776 [chuckles] 277 00:16:27,027 --> 00:16:29,780 And it's recently been made very clear to me 278 00:16:30,489 --> 00:16:34,743 that I'm to smile, nod, and gaze adoringly at Franklin 279 00:16:35,452 --> 00:16:38,414 every time we happen to be in the same room together. 280 00:16:38,539 --> 00:16:40,416 Mmm... 281 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:42,501 Well, what does that look like? 282 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:45,462 Oh. Well... 283 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:49,299 [laughs] That's awful. 284 00:16:54,346 --> 00:16:56,181 Oh, that's my daughter Anna. 285 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:59,059 She's just gone through a divorce. 286 00:17:00,019 --> 00:17:01,478 Off the record. 287 00:17:02,354 --> 00:17:03,689 It was the right thing to do, 288 00:17:04,231 --> 00:17:07,693 but her grandmother is apoplectic. 289 00:17:08,235 --> 00:17:11,363 So, she's a Progressive like you? 290 00:17:11,739 --> 00:17:15,075 Yes, I suppose she is. 291 00:17:16,035 --> 00:17:18,037 Good for her. 292 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:20,748 Well, thank you, Hick. 293 00:17:21,707 --> 00:17:25,335 [sighs] Always. Now get to it. 294 00:17:30,591 --> 00:17:31,592 [Anna] Hello! 295 00:17:32,217 --> 00:17:34,011 - Hello, darling. How are you? - I'm good. 296 00:17:34,553 --> 00:17:36,180 Sis, come say hello. 297 00:17:37,931 --> 00:17:38,891 Little Anna. [blows raspberry] 298 00:17:39,391 --> 00:17:40,642 Oh, Louis. [blows raspberry] 299 00:17:41,101 --> 00:17:42,269 Look who's growing. 300 00:17:43,103 --> 00:17:43,812 How is the speech coming along? 301 00:17:44,396 --> 00:17:45,439 The President would like your thoughts. 302 00:17:46,398 --> 00:17:48,317 Well, Sis and I are going to grab sundaes at the restaurant. 303 00:17:49,234 --> 00:17:52,863 We were wondering if you could come but seems like a busy one. 304 00:17:53,363 --> 00:17:54,281 Oh, it's a busy one. 305 00:17:55,115 --> 00:17:56,366 Well, you'll have to get a scoop on me. 306 00:17:57,242 --> 00:17:58,577 All right, more for us. Let's go, chickadee. 307 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:01,413 - Have fun. - Bye. Bye. 308 00:18:03,082 --> 00:18:05,125 He asked for me himself? 309 00:18:05,542 --> 00:18:06,752 Almost. 310 00:18:07,795 --> 00:18:09,588 All right. 311 00:18:23,435 --> 00:18:25,145 [door opens] 312 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:29,566 [door closes] 313 00:18:30,818 --> 00:18:32,152 Hello, Missus. 314 00:18:36,406 --> 00:18:38,826 Have you been calling? I was out for meetings. 315 00:18:39,326 --> 00:18:41,495 No, no. I've been wrapped up. 316 00:18:43,288 --> 00:18:45,165 What do you have so far? 317 00:18:47,501 --> 00:18:48,669 A slippery fish. 318 00:18:48,961 --> 00:18:51,255 Mm-mmm. May I? 319 00:18:51,964 --> 00:18:53,841 No, it's not ready yet. 320 00:18:56,343 --> 00:18:58,887 Is it true that I am not to have 321 00:18:59,471 --> 00:19:01,682 a proper job in your administration? 322 00:19:02,266 --> 00:19:03,600 Will you stop listening to Louis? 323 00:19:04,184 --> 00:19:06,270 Well, give me something else to hear. 324 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:07,646 Fine. 325 00:19:11,358 --> 00:19:13,318 I am not entirely comfortable. 326 00:19:14,153 --> 00:19:15,654 Nobody else is getting two appointments. 327 00:19:16,196 --> 00:19:18,866 I'm not asking for two appointments. 328 00:19:23,328 --> 00:19:23,912 I'll think about it. 329 00:19:24,496 --> 00:19:25,873 Don't push me off, Franklin. 330 00:19:26,540 --> 00:19:30,377 I am your wife, not one of your girlfriends. 331 00:19:36,884 --> 00:19:37,926 And I need to work. 332 00:19:38,468 --> 00:19:39,386 - You know that. - [door opens] 333 00:19:40,179 --> 00:19:41,680 You have made yourself abundantly clear. 334 00:19:42,306 --> 00:19:45,184 - You will work. - [people chattering] 335 00:19:45,684 --> 00:19:46,560 [Franklin] What is it? 336 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:50,898 Sir, if you're not busy, we'd better get back to the speech. 337 00:19:51,690 --> 00:19:54,109 Not busy at all, boys. Come on. Let's get back to it. 338 00:19:54,735 --> 00:19:57,738 Let's start with this wording right here. 339 00:19:58,405 --> 00:19:59,990 "Attempts by the previous administration 340 00:20:00,574 --> 00:20:02,826 were lost on tired and old tradition, 341 00:20:03,243 --> 00:20:04,036 leaving you fearful." 342 00:20:04,703 --> 00:20:06,205 Now, I like the idea of that, the sentiment, 343 00:20:06,705 --> 00:20:08,081 but it's lacking punch. 344 00:20:08,582 --> 00:20:10,709 It-- It feels passive this way. 345 00:20:29,436 --> 00:20:33,607 [clicks tongue, exhales] Oh, yeah. 346 00:20:41,531 --> 00:20:43,909 Could someone please come collect something 347 00:20:44,576 --> 00:20:46,954 and take it to the president-elect? 348 00:20:52,459 --> 00:20:55,754 "Nothing is so much to be feared... 349 00:20:57,256 --> 00:20:58,590 as fear". 350 00:21:03,303 --> 00:21:04,304 [crowd cheering] 351 00:21:05,264 --> 00:21:08,725 [Franklin] I am certain that my fellow Americans expect 352 00:21:09,101 --> 00:21:10,018 that on my induction, 353 00:21:10,644 --> 00:21:13,021 this is preeminently the time to speak the truth. 354 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:16,817 The whole truth, frankly and boldly. 355 00:21:17,442 --> 00:21:18,402 Nor need we shrink 356 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:23,240 from honestly facing conditions in our country today. 357 00:21:23,949 --> 00:21:27,911 This great nation will endure as it has endured. 358 00:21:28,787 --> 00:21:31,581 We'll revive and we'll prosper. 359 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:34,293 [applause, cheering] 360 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:43,010 So, first of all, 361 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:46,138 let me assert my firm belief 362 00:21:46,847 --> 00:21:50,934 that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. 363 00:21:51,518 --> 00:21:54,813 - [applause, cheering] - Oh, yes. 364 00:21:58,817 --> 00:22:01,403 May God protect each and every one of you 365 00:22:01,945 --> 00:22:04,156 and guide me in the coming days. 366 00:22:04,531 --> 00:22:05,032 Thank you. 367 00:22:05,615 --> 00:22:07,784 - [applause, cheering] - Come. 368 00:22:10,329 --> 00:22:13,790 Oh, that was a very powerful speech, wasn't it? 369 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:15,208 Mmm, yes, it was brilliant. 370 00:22:16,001 --> 00:22:20,088 Yes, Franklin always knows just the right thing to say. 371 00:22:20,672 --> 00:22:22,049 It's one of his many gifts. 372 00:22:22,674 --> 00:22:24,092 One of the great pleasures of marriage 373 00:22:24,718 --> 00:22:27,387 is savoring your husband's finest moments. 374 00:22:28,013 --> 00:22:30,098 Second only to savoring that of your sons. 375 00:22:30,557 --> 00:22:31,850 [Franklin] Thank you! 376 00:22:32,809 --> 00:22:34,061 Yes. 377 00:22:35,854 --> 00:22:38,899 [Eleanor] I don't believe I've ever smiled 378 00:22:39,399 --> 00:22:41,735 for so many hours in a row. 379 00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:43,653 [music plays on record player] 380 00:22:43,820 --> 00:22:44,571 [groans] 381 00:22:45,405 --> 00:22:48,950 I do think they should issue warnings. 382 00:22:49,576 --> 00:22:53,080 Inauguration festivities may cause frozen face. 383 00:22:53,497 --> 00:22:54,956 [both chuckle] 384 00:22:55,665 --> 00:22:58,752 Is it stuck? Am I doomed to be a grinning fool? 385 00:22:59,711 --> 00:23:03,423 You are the farthest thing from a fool I have ever known. 386 00:23:05,759 --> 00:23:08,929 I think your speech went over very well, Franklin. 387 00:23:09,554 --> 00:23:11,765 - Thanks to you. - Oh, don't be silly. 388 00:23:13,725 --> 00:23:18,397 You really are so good at conveying hope, you know. 389 00:23:20,023 --> 00:23:22,234 You think you've always been that way? 390 00:23:23,068 --> 00:23:26,905 My mother says even as a child I had a soothing presence. 391 00:23:27,406 --> 00:23:28,365 Oh, soothing is one thing. 392 00:23:29,241 --> 00:23:33,328 It's quite another to lead a country out of its darkest hour. 393 00:23:34,204 --> 00:23:37,124 Well, you were instrumental in helping crafting my message. 394 00:23:37,624 --> 00:23:39,751 So I'm grateful for you. 395 00:23:41,086 --> 00:23:42,921 We make a good team. 396 00:23:45,757 --> 00:23:46,925 Yes, we do. 397 00:23:50,137 --> 00:23:51,638 Should we go to bed? 398 00:23:52,973 --> 00:23:57,769 Oh, I cannot think of anything I'd like to do more. 399 00:24:01,481 --> 00:24:04,568 - Good night, Franklin. - [chuckles] 400 00:24:05,485 --> 00:24:07,946 [chuckles] Sweet dreams. 401 00:24:09,156 --> 00:24:13,785 Congratulations! You so deserve it. [giggles] 402 00:24:14,953 --> 00:24:15,912 Here we are! 403 00:24:16,288 --> 00:24:18,665 Yes. Here we are indeed. 404 00:24:19,499 --> 00:24:20,208 [Eleanor] Oh! Hello. What's your name? 405 00:24:20,792 --> 00:24:23,003 - Charles. - Charles, I'm Eleanor. 406 00:24:23,670 --> 00:24:25,881 I'll be seeing quite a lot of you I think. 407 00:24:26,465 --> 00:24:27,841 [music plays on record player] 408 00:24:30,093 --> 00:24:31,553 [Charles] More champagne, sir? 409 00:24:32,971 --> 00:24:35,724 I think we should move over to the whiskey. Don't you? 410 00:24:36,016 --> 00:24:37,476 Very well, sir. 411 00:24:49,362 --> 00:24:51,531 [distant police siren blaring] 412 00:24:58,705 --> 00:25:00,874 [blaring continues] 413 00:25:11,843 --> 00:25:13,220 Bob, a lot has been written about the fact 414 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:15,639 that president-elect Obama is looking 415 00:25:16,640 --> 00:25:21,061 into ways to reverse various Bush administration policies. 416 00:25:21,728 --> 00:25:23,522 Is there danger in doing that too quickly? 417 00:25:24,147 --> 00:25:25,732 - They're asleep. - [news reporters continue] 418 00:25:27,067 --> 00:25:30,153 Oh. I don't wanna keep missing bedtime. 419 00:25:30,862 --> 00:25:32,155 - ...these are things the, uh, - [Michelle] Mmm. 420 00:25:32,822 --> 00:25:35,200 president has, uh, done by executive order, 421 00:25:35,825 --> 00:25:37,077 and they can be, uh, easily undone. 422 00:25:37,744 --> 00:25:39,162 I think that's some of the first-- 423 00:25:39,538 --> 00:25:40,705 [clicks] 424 00:25:42,541 --> 00:25:45,377 In four years, I don't want to look back and think, 425 00:25:46,586 --> 00:25:49,839 "What did I become living in that house?" 426 00:25:51,758 --> 00:25:55,428 Well, you know, in-- in eight years, uh, 427 00:25:56,096 --> 00:26:00,016 I think you are still gonna be that bougie lawyer 428 00:26:00,559 --> 00:26:02,185 with that Audi [laughs] 429 00:26:02,894 --> 00:26:05,897 and that fucking attitude that I fell in love with. 430 00:26:06,565 --> 00:26:08,275 [both laughing] 431 00:26:09,067 --> 00:26:13,280 - South Side forever! [chuckles] - That's right. Mm-hmm. 432 00:26:13,780 --> 00:26:17,742 Mmm. We need a road map, Barack. 433 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:19,661 I will not miss the girls growing up. 434 00:26:20,287 --> 00:26:24,040 Mmm, no. Me neither. We won't let that happen. 435 00:26:24,624 --> 00:26:26,710 - Mm-hmm. - All right? I promise you. 436 00:26:27,085 --> 00:26:28,044 Mmm. 437 00:26:28,628 --> 00:26:31,298 You are gonna be a dope First Lady. 438 00:26:31,881 --> 00:26:35,135 Michelle Obama née Robinson 439 00:26:35,719 --> 00:26:38,054 has never failed a test. [laughs] 440 00:26:38,638 --> 00:26:39,556 - You're right. - That's right. 441 00:26:40,223 --> 00:26:42,642 - I got this. [hums] - Yeah, you do. Shake it girl! 442 00:26:43,602 --> 00:26:46,479 What I don't got is all those clothes you got on the floor, 443 00:26:47,105 --> 00:26:49,983 Barack Obama, President of the United Sta-- 444 00:26:50,942 --> 00:26:52,944 - Pick up your clothes! - I got it. I got it. I got you. 445 00:26:53,153 --> 00:26:54,195 Mm-hmm. 446 00:26:54,654 --> 00:26:55,572 [Michelle] Mmm. 447 00:26:56,114 --> 00:26:56,823 [Barack] I got this. 448 00:26:57,657 --> 00:26:59,159 - [Michelle] Clothes all over. - [Barack laughs] 449 00:26:59,826 --> 00:27:00,535 I should really have somebody to help me 450 00:27:01,161 --> 00:27:02,537 - tidy this thing up, right? - [Michelle] Mmm. 451 00:27:03,121 --> 00:27:05,206 I got nuclear codes to think about. 452 00:27:05,332 --> 00:27:06,833 Mmm. 453 00:27:14,924 --> 00:27:15,467 You okay? 454 00:27:16,134 --> 00:27:18,428 - How do we feel about Gwen? - [laughs] 455 00:27:18,970 --> 00:27:21,181 - Morning, Gwen. Hi. - Hi, Gwen. 456 00:27:21,806 --> 00:27:24,017 - [people chattering] - Madam First Lady. 457 00:27:24,267 --> 00:27:26,353 [applause] 458 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:29,397 We're already behind schedule. 459 00:27:30,148 --> 00:27:32,400 I had to drop the girls off for their first day at school. 460 00:27:32,984 --> 00:27:34,277 [Gwen] Oh! I thought Mrs. Robinson 461 00:27:34,861 --> 00:27:35,570 and Secret Service were handling that. 462 00:27:36,279 --> 00:27:38,156 My daughters are not a matter to be handled. 463 00:27:38,782 --> 00:27:40,325 I had to ensure that they settled in. 464 00:27:40,700 --> 00:27:41,493 Of course. 465 00:27:42,118 --> 00:27:44,037 So, we want to hit the ground running. 466 00:27:44,496 --> 00:27:45,372 And with Rahm's approval, 467 00:27:46,122 --> 00:27:48,041 my team and I have come up with several ideas for you. 468 00:27:48,375 --> 00:27:50,377 Rahm has approved... 469 00:27:51,211 --> 00:27:53,004 Okay. Let me hear 'em. 470 00:27:54,839 --> 00:27:59,219 He feels, and we all feel, that a White House garden project 471 00:27:59,719 --> 00:28:00,845 could be a great opportunity 472 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:03,848 for people to see a new side of you. 473 00:28:05,725 --> 00:28:06,935 The First Lady tending the garden, 474 00:28:07,852 --> 00:28:10,397 growing fruits and vegetables with local kids. 475 00:28:11,064 --> 00:28:12,607 Great photo ops. 476 00:28:13,024 --> 00:28:13,525 Good news, team. 477 00:28:14,150 --> 00:28:15,193 The men in the West Wing have given us 478 00:28:15,735 --> 00:28:17,237 the green light to plant some carrots. 479 00:28:17,696 --> 00:28:18,446 [all chuckling] 480 00:28:19,072 --> 00:28:20,365 Uh, that's not-- that's not what I meant. 481 00:28:21,032 --> 00:28:23,201 Um, all right. This, uh, this is for you. 482 00:28:25,161 --> 00:28:26,663 Mrs. Ford won't be able to attend the inauguration. 483 00:28:27,372 --> 00:28:30,208 She's almost 90, but she wanted to write to you. 484 00:28:30,709 --> 00:28:32,919 Betty Ford wrote me a letter. 485 00:28:33,336 --> 00:28:34,212 Wow. 486 00:28:34,421 --> 00:28:35,547 [exhales] 487 00:28:36,214 --> 00:28:37,674 [Gwen] We have a fitting for your inauguration gown. 488 00:28:38,383 --> 00:28:41,720 And this is great, Vogue has offered a feature 489 00:28:42,345 --> 00:28:44,389 with Annie Leibovitz to shoot the cover. 490 00:28:44,848 --> 00:28:45,682 Amazing, right? 491 00:28:46,391 --> 00:28:50,103 Sure. Excellent opportunity to talk about rutabagas. 492 00:28:50,437 --> 00:28:51,980 [all chuckling] 493 00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:53,523 What's a rutabaga? 494 00:28:54,232 --> 00:28:56,234 - A turnip, I believe. - [Michelle] Come on, Gwen. 495 00:28:56,776 --> 00:28:57,402 I spoke throughout the campaign 496 00:28:57,944 --> 00:28:58,903 about civic duty, unemployment and-- 497 00:28:59,863 --> 00:29:02,574 And you were incredible. And now we're in the White House. 498 00:29:03,199 --> 00:29:05,201 And the team in the West Wing wanna shape 499 00:29:05,785 --> 00:29:06,494 and help you grow into your new role. 500 00:29:07,203 --> 00:29:09,372 I'm a lawyer and an expert in health care. 501 00:29:10,081 --> 00:29:11,624 They wanna turn me into a Black Martha Stewart? 502 00:29:12,292 --> 00:29:14,335 I meant no disrespect, but Rahm feels that-- 503 00:29:14,919 --> 00:29:16,546 You know, I'm looking forward 504 00:29:17,130 --> 00:29:18,506 to hearing all about Rahm's feelings, 505 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:19,924 so why don't you let him know 506 00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:21,843 that I would like some time with him. 507 00:29:22,469 --> 00:29:26,473 - [Gwen chuckles] I'll do that. - Okay. Okay. 508 00:29:28,391 --> 00:29:31,853 We have a very important meeting coming up next Tuesday that is-- 509 00:29:32,437 --> 00:29:33,480 [Betty narrates] Dear Mrs. Obama, 510 00:29:34,105 --> 00:29:37,484 you probably feel so overwhelmed today. 511 00:29:38,109 --> 00:29:41,279 You can't imagine how unprepared I felt. 512 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:43,490 But the job will find you. 513 00:29:43,990 --> 00:29:45,617 It has a way of doing that. 514 00:29:46,284 --> 00:29:48,453 You are forever a part of history now 515 00:29:49,078 --> 00:29:51,581 but will always be one of a kind. 516 00:29:52,457 --> 00:29:54,709 Today, you'll probably feel like you have nothing in common 517 00:29:55,502 --> 00:29:58,588 with all of the women who were First Ladies before you. 518 00:29:59,255 --> 00:30:02,634 Trust me when I say we all felt that way. 519 00:30:03,176 --> 00:30:04,928 [Gerald] Gonna miss this place. 520 00:30:13,978 --> 00:30:15,230 We'll have fun in our new house. 521 00:30:15,438 --> 00:30:16,439 Mm-hmm. 522 00:30:17,023 --> 00:30:17,899 Sleeping in our separate bedrooms, 523 00:30:18,525 --> 00:30:21,861 like a proper presidential husband and his wife. 524 00:30:22,445 --> 00:30:23,404 [Gerald] That's not happening. 525 00:30:23,863 --> 00:30:24,697 Better not be. 526 00:30:25,323 --> 00:30:27,408 Though, after this week, I might change my mind. 527 00:30:27,826 --> 00:30:29,285 Don't you dare. 528 00:30:31,454 --> 00:30:34,123 You're gonna make a terrific First Lady. 529 00:30:35,375 --> 00:30:37,544 [phone ringing] 530 00:30:46,886 --> 00:30:48,680 Ford residence. This is Betty. 531 00:30:49,180 --> 00:30:50,139 [woman] Madam First Lady? 532 00:30:51,057 --> 00:30:55,311 No, uh-- Y-Yes, yes. I mean, that's me. [chuckles] 533 00:30:56,187 --> 00:30:57,730 My name is Debbie Winthrop. 534 00:30:58,356 --> 00:31:00,900 I was Mrs. Nixon's social secretary. 535 00:31:01,484 --> 00:31:03,695 Of course. Yes, I remember you. 536 00:31:04,237 --> 00:31:06,281 We were wondering what you wanted to do 537 00:31:06,739 --> 00:31:08,575 for the upcoming State Dinner. 538 00:31:09,158 --> 00:31:09,909 The what? 539 00:31:10,869 --> 00:31:14,998 Uh, King Hussein of Jordan is coming in four days, ma'am. 540 00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:20,587 I see. I see. 541 00:31:21,212 --> 00:31:24,299 And the idea is he'll want something to eat 542 00:31:24,757 --> 00:31:26,885 after that long trip. [chuckles] 543 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:29,053 And the queen, ma'am. 544 00:31:30,555 --> 00:31:32,056 Of course. 545 00:31:33,892 --> 00:31:35,602 Uh, well... 546 00:31:37,061 --> 00:31:38,688 I wish someone would've told me about this. 547 00:31:39,397 --> 00:31:43,610 We told Pat Nixon, ma'am. The former First Lady. 548 00:31:44,110 --> 00:31:46,112 Yes, I know who Pat Nixon is. 549 00:31:46,529 --> 00:31:47,280 Of course. 550 00:31:47,739 --> 00:31:48,531 Let me give it some thought, 551 00:31:49,115 --> 00:31:52,160 and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 552 00:31:53,202 --> 00:31:54,746 Okay. Thank you very much, ma'am. 553 00:31:55,246 --> 00:31:57,790 Okay. Thank you for calling. 554 00:31:58,249 --> 00:31:59,292 [Debbie] Goodbye. 555 00:32:02,295 --> 00:32:04,047 [sighs] 556 00:32:09,218 --> 00:32:10,970 I'll move into the White House. 557 00:32:11,471 --> 00:32:13,389 I'll do the best I can. 558 00:32:14,599 --> 00:32:18,519 And if they don't like it, then they can kick me out, 559 00:32:19,145 --> 00:32:21,397 but they can't make me somebody I'm not. 560 00:32:21,773 --> 00:32:23,399 [applause from TV] 561 00:32:26,235 --> 00:32:27,737 She's totally unsuited for the role. 562 00:32:28,321 --> 00:32:30,615 Well, she seems very confident to me. 563 00:32:31,115 --> 00:32:32,283 That's the problem. 564 00:32:33,284 --> 00:32:34,243 I don't wanna get into details, but, um, 565 00:32:35,119 --> 00:32:36,788 she's had her fair share of personal struggles. 566 00:32:37,330 --> 00:32:38,414 We all know the lights in here, 567 00:32:39,332 --> 00:32:41,042 they tend to flush that sort of thing right out into the open, 568 00:32:41,584 --> 00:32:42,669 so that's where you come in. 569 00:32:43,461 --> 00:32:47,298 We want you to stay on. Keep the East Wing running smoothly. 570 00:32:47,757 --> 00:32:48,758 Of course. That's my job. 571 00:32:49,634 --> 00:32:51,386 [Donald] But we're counting on you to guide the First Lady into 572 00:32:52,303 --> 00:32:55,807 taking a more reserved Pat- Nixon-type approach to things. 573 00:32:56,349 --> 00:32:58,267 Oh, show her the art of facade. 574 00:32:58,643 --> 00:32:59,811 Encourage discretion. 575 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:03,773 Have you met the First Lady? [chuckles] 576 00:33:04,482 --> 00:33:07,610 You can start by limiting, preferably canceling, 577 00:33:08,194 --> 00:33:09,487 any upcoming events and gatherings, 578 00:33:10,029 --> 00:33:10,738 starting with the State Dinner. 579 00:33:11,364 --> 00:33:12,532 Well, I already told her that was happening. 580 00:33:13,157 --> 00:33:14,534 We have a meeting about it, uh, shortly. 581 00:33:15,201 --> 00:33:17,662 I know you can steer her towards canceling. 582 00:33:18,371 --> 00:33:19,163 And if I can't? 583 00:33:20,039 --> 00:33:23,209 We're confident. You can convince her woman-to-woman. 584 00:33:25,211 --> 00:33:29,674 You know, Mrs. Ford's good nature and candor 585 00:33:30,383 --> 00:33:32,719 might be just the thing the White House needs right now. 586 00:33:33,302 --> 00:33:34,178 She really seems quite capable. 587 00:33:34,721 --> 00:33:36,055 Debbie. I know that you understand 588 00:33:36,639 --> 00:33:37,598 how vitally important it is 589 00:33:38,224 --> 00:33:39,892 that this party hold the reigns of this country. 590 00:33:40,518 --> 00:33:41,477 In less than two years, the president's 591 00:33:42,061 --> 00:33:42,937 gonna have to run for his office. 592 00:33:43,563 --> 00:33:46,024 And so, the smaller that Mrs. Ford's role is 593 00:33:46,733 --> 00:33:50,319 and the less that we hear about her thoughts, opinions-- 594 00:33:50,695 --> 00:33:53,364 The less noise she makes. 595 00:33:54,365 --> 00:33:55,408 Thank you. 596 00:33:58,536 --> 00:33:59,871 - [person] Madam First Lady. - Good morning. 597 00:34:00,496 --> 00:34:01,581 Welcome to the White House, ma'am. 598 00:34:02,248 --> 00:34:03,166 - Madam First Lady. - Welcome Madam First Lady. 599 00:34:04,083 --> 00:34:05,793 Good morning, Donald. I'm so, so sorry I'm late, Debbie. 600 00:34:06,669 --> 00:34:08,880 - I tend to run a little behind. - Let me show you to your office. 601 00:34:09,547 --> 00:34:12,675 Donald, so nice of you to greet me on my first day. 602 00:34:13,259 --> 00:34:14,177 - [reporter 1] Betty Ford. - Good morning. 603 00:34:14,761 --> 00:34:15,762 You don't have to speak with them. 604 00:34:16,262 --> 00:34:16,929 What's your first day been like? 605 00:34:17,597 --> 00:34:19,057 Well, I don't know yet. I just got here. 606 00:34:19,682 --> 00:34:21,768 But it's all very exciting, isn't it? 607 00:34:22,268 --> 00:34:23,019 Just keep walking, ma'am. 608 00:34:23,728 --> 00:34:24,604 What's your opinion on whether your husband 609 00:34:25,104 --> 00:34:25,813 will pardon President Nixon? 610 00:34:26,397 --> 00:34:27,565 "No comment." "No comment" is fine. 611 00:34:28,107 --> 00:34:30,860 I know my husband, or the president, 612 00:34:31,277 --> 00:34:32,904 is eager to move forward 613 00:34:33,404 --> 00:34:34,739 with his new administration, 614 00:34:35,573 --> 00:34:39,911 and which I'm sure will be very different from the last. 615 00:34:40,411 --> 00:34:41,245 Right this way, ma'am. 616 00:34:41,788 --> 00:34:42,830 Your office is through these doors. 617 00:34:43,289 --> 00:34:43,831 [reporter 2] Mrs. Ford-- 618 00:34:44,415 --> 00:34:45,166 [reporter 1] One last question. 619 00:34:45,792 --> 00:34:47,460 Do you'll know if he'll pardon or convict? 620 00:34:48,711 --> 00:34:53,091 I'm confident the president will do the right thing. 621 00:34:53,591 --> 00:34:54,967 Now, if you'll excuse me. 622 00:34:55,802 --> 00:34:57,637 - Thanks, ladies and gentlemen. - [reporter 3] One more question. 623 00:34:58,262 --> 00:35:00,139 [reporters] Thank you, Mr. Rumsfeld. Thank you. 624 00:35:05,311 --> 00:35:07,313 - [Debbie] Here we are. - [people chattering] 625 00:35:08,439 --> 00:35:10,399 I do apologize for the state of the room. 626 00:35:11,275 --> 00:35:14,278 Uh, we had to turn things around rather quickly. 627 00:35:14,487 --> 00:35:15,571 Yeah. 628 00:35:16,781 --> 00:35:19,325 I suppose I have some decorating to do. [chuckles] 629 00:35:20,159 --> 00:35:22,870 Mm-hmm. Uh, this is your schedule, ma'am. 630 00:35:23,287 --> 00:35:23,871 Oh. 631 00:35:24,580 --> 00:35:26,499 I'll see you shortly for the staff meeting. 632 00:35:26,791 --> 00:35:27,834 Oh, Debbie. 633 00:35:28,584 --> 00:35:29,961 Um, could you tell me where my husband's office is? 634 00:35:30,628 --> 00:35:32,797 I'd love to stop in and say hello. 635 00:35:33,339 --> 00:35:34,632 The president has a full schedule today. 636 00:35:35,299 --> 00:35:37,844 - Oh, I see. Well-- - Is there anything else? 637 00:35:38,511 --> 00:35:40,346 No. Thank you. 638 00:35:46,811 --> 00:35:48,437 [sighs] 639 00:36:33,858 --> 00:36:35,693 [people chattering] 640 00:36:37,695 --> 00:36:39,530 [door knocks] 641 00:36:43,993 --> 00:36:46,078 [muffled voices chattering] 642 00:36:46,537 --> 00:36:47,663 [door knocks] 643 00:36:48,706 --> 00:36:51,959 [Betty] Oh! Oh, dear, I-- [chuckles] 644 00:36:52,585 --> 00:36:56,964 Oh, I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long. I-- 645 00:36:57,590 --> 00:37:00,092 I'm still getting my bearing-- I'm so sorry. I-- 646 00:37:00,718 --> 00:37:03,554 As I was telling Debbie earlier, I'm-- 647 00:37:04,555 --> 00:37:06,933 - Anyway, hello. - [staff] Hello. 648 00:37:07,600 --> 00:37:09,936 Everyone, the First Lady of the United States. 649 00:37:10,519 --> 00:37:12,438 - [applause] - [staff] Welcome. 650 00:37:13,564 --> 00:37:14,649 [staff member] So wonderful. 651 00:37:14,941 --> 00:37:16,275 [applause stops] 652 00:37:18,694 --> 00:37:21,155 [Debbie] I was just informing the staff that, uh, 653 00:37:21,864 --> 00:37:25,284 because of the unusual and last-minute nature 654 00:37:25,785 --> 00:37:26,619 of you becoming First Lady, 655 00:37:27,578 --> 00:37:29,789 we'd probably be canceling the upcoming State Dinner. 656 00:37:30,456 --> 00:37:32,792 Oh. I don't think that's necessary. 657 00:37:33,292 --> 00:37:34,210 Everyone completely understands. 658 00:37:35,086 --> 00:37:38,005 Well, on the contrary, I love a good dinner party. [chuckles] 659 00:37:38,589 --> 00:37:40,758 The bigger the better. [chuckles] 660 00:37:41,926 --> 00:37:45,012 And if you'd like to do what you've done 661 00:37:45,888 --> 00:37:49,642 for the Nixon's State Dinners, that would be fine with me. 662 00:37:50,101 --> 00:37:52,687 We don't really have time 663 00:37:53,271 --> 00:37:55,523 to do what we've always done. 664 00:37:55,898 --> 00:37:57,316 Not with three days. 665 00:37:57,900 --> 00:37:59,026 I see. 666 00:37:59,652 --> 00:38:00,903 [Debbie] Ma'am. 667 00:38:01,404 --> 00:38:03,197 If I may be so bold, 668 00:38:03,781 --> 00:38:06,117 surely the president, surely everyone, 669 00:38:06,659 --> 00:38:09,787 would understand if you had to postpone. 670 00:38:10,830 --> 00:38:13,040 Everyone knows how this whole situation 671 00:38:13,666 --> 00:38:16,544 has been sprung on you, even King Hussein. 672 00:38:16,919 --> 00:38:18,004 Are you sure? It-- 673 00:38:18,629 --> 00:38:21,382 It seems awfully last minute to cancel. 674 00:38:22,008 --> 00:38:25,303 Not at all. It's completely understandable. 675 00:38:28,973 --> 00:38:34,520 Well then, I suppose that's what we'll do. 676 00:38:48,993 --> 00:38:51,370 [jazz playing on speaker] 677 00:38:58,544 --> 00:39:02,006 - [typing] - [typewriter bell dings] 678 00:39:08,804 --> 00:39:10,556 [groans] 679 00:39:11,557 --> 00:39:12,433 - Oh, my gosh! - Oh! 680 00:39:13,059 --> 00:39:16,937 Betty? I'm sorry. Excuse me, Madam First Lady. 681 00:39:17,063 --> 00:39:17,980 Nancy. 682 00:39:18,522 --> 00:39:20,066 - Yeah. Nancy Howe. - Nancy Howe! 683 00:39:20,858 --> 00:39:23,110 The last time I saw you was at that dreadful PTA meeting. 684 00:39:23,694 --> 00:39:25,863 And that woman was talking about-- 685 00:39:26,489 --> 00:39:27,365 - The history of education... - [sighs] 686 00:39:28,199 --> 00:39:30,493 - ...in pre-colonial Virginia. - I thought it would never end. 687 00:39:31,077 --> 00:39:33,913 Three hours seared into my brain. 688 00:39:34,372 --> 00:39:35,539 [chuckles] 689 00:39:39,585 --> 00:39:41,504 It's so nice to know you're here. 690 00:39:42,088 --> 00:39:45,800 An actual person that I know and like. 691 00:39:46,092 --> 00:39:47,176 [Nancy] Yeah. 692 00:39:47,593 --> 00:39:48,594 Hmm? 693 00:39:49,428 --> 00:39:51,514 Take it. It's on the house. 694 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:53,099 Thank you. 695 00:39:53,933 --> 00:39:56,894 Hey, how's it going? Are the aides overwhelming you yet? 696 00:39:58,771 --> 00:39:59,730 Not yet. 697 00:39:59,897 --> 00:40:01,107 [chuckles] 698 00:40:01,774 --> 00:40:02,650 And thanks for this. 699 00:40:03,067 --> 00:40:04,527 Don't tell anyone. 700 00:40:05,903 --> 00:40:06,737 Oh. 701 00:40:07,696 --> 00:40:11,867 Uh, do you by chance know how I get back to my office? 702 00:40:12,868 --> 00:40:14,120 I do. 703 00:40:14,912 --> 00:40:15,663 [Betty] Mm-hmm, yeah. 704 00:40:16,539 --> 00:40:21,043 It's hard to believe that just last week 705 00:40:21,544 --> 00:40:22,795 this was Pat's office, 706 00:40:23,129 --> 00:40:24,213 and now she's... 707 00:40:24,797 --> 00:40:27,133 Helping her husband pack for prison. 708 00:40:32,430 --> 00:40:33,389 It does seem likely, doesn't it? 709 00:40:34,098 --> 00:40:36,976 He said he wasn't a crook, turns out he is a crook. 710 00:40:37,435 --> 00:40:38,811 Crooks go to jail. 711 00:40:41,439 --> 00:40:44,150 So what's the first First Lady thing they have you doing? 712 00:40:44,942 --> 00:40:48,487 Well, there was a State Dinner, but I'm canceling it. 713 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:50,072 What? No, you're not. 714 00:40:50,656 --> 00:40:52,992 It was supposed to be three days from now 715 00:40:53,617 --> 00:40:56,162 and, well, my secretary said it was fine. 716 00:40:56,787 --> 00:41:00,291 No, no, no, no, no. You can't do that, Betty. 717 00:41:00,958 --> 00:41:03,961 No, it was actually my secretary's idea, so... 718 00:41:04,587 --> 00:41:05,671 Well, I don't care whose idea it was. 719 00:41:06,505 --> 00:41:08,299 This is your house. You get to decide. 720 00:41:08,924 --> 00:41:11,260 You really think one State Dinner matters? 721 00:41:11,969 --> 00:41:14,430 Let's see, did the Roosevelts showing support 722 00:41:14,972 --> 00:41:17,057 for every exiled European government 723 00:41:17,683 --> 00:41:20,019 after the Nazis took over their homeland matter? 724 00:41:20,644 --> 00:41:22,104 How about the Eisenhowers breaking bread 725 00:41:22,521 --> 00:41:23,481 with the Khrushchevs? 726 00:41:24,190 --> 00:41:27,234 The Nixons and the Brezhnevs may be the only cordial moment 727 00:41:27,818 --> 00:41:29,278 of this whole Cold War we're in. 728 00:41:29,695 --> 00:41:32,364 And maybe I'm biased 729 00:41:32,990 --> 00:41:34,575 because I spout out White House trivia 730 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:36,285 in that gift shop all day long, 731 00:41:36,994 --> 00:41:39,538 but it seems to me like these are the moments 732 00:41:40,122 --> 00:41:41,916 that really, truly mattered. 733 00:41:42,875 --> 00:41:46,212 And they were State Dinners that First Ladies made happen. 734 00:41:47,671 --> 00:41:50,716 You just-- You-- You can't cancel your first State Dinner. 735 00:41:51,550 --> 00:41:54,720 This is your chance to start making history. 736 00:41:58,349 --> 00:42:00,726 - You wanted to see me, ma'am? - [Betty] Oh! Yes, thank you. 737 00:42:01,018 --> 00:42:02,228 Please come in. 738 00:42:07,733 --> 00:42:09,860 How do you like what I've done with the place? 739 00:42:13,197 --> 00:42:14,031 Um. 740 00:42:14,573 --> 00:42:15,950 It's a joke, Debbie. 741 00:42:16,909 --> 00:42:17,952 - [chuckles] - About the State Dinner, 742 00:42:18,911 --> 00:42:21,872 you'll be happy to know that I've decided not to cancel. 743 00:42:23,999 --> 00:42:26,043 - What? - I've come up with a plan 744 00:42:26,669 --> 00:42:29,088 I think you'll agree is very doable. 745 00:42:29,713 --> 00:42:31,340 Marrying some of Mrs. Nixon's traditions 746 00:42:32,049 --> 00:42:37,263 with my less formal, but no less festive, ideas. 747 00:42:41,058 --> 00:42:44,061 Oh... barbecue. 748 00:42:44,603 --> 00:42:46,772 [chuckling] Doesn't that sound fun? 749 00:42:47,690 --> 00:42:49,733 Be sure to let everyone know 750 00:42:50,276 --> 00:42:52,236 the president is counting on this. 751 00:42:52,861 --> 00:42:55,281 He's even more excited than I am. 752 00:42:57,616 --> 00:42:58,951 Thank you, Debbie. 753 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:02,788 Thank you, ma'am. 754 00:43:10,296 --> 00:43:12,131 [John Roberts] Good morning. Thanks for being with us. 755 00:43:12,631 --> 00:43:13,299 Monday, the 12th of January. 756 00:43:13,924 --> 00:43:14,800 Just eight days until the inauguration, 757 00:43:15,634 --> 00:43:16,302 the new administration, new president. 758 00:43:16,969 --> 00:43:17,803 Everybody's trying to get an angle here. 759 00:43:18,637 --> 00:43:20,598 Absolutely. A lot going on this morning. 760 00:43:24,602 --> 00:43:25,352 - Can I get you anything else? - No. 761 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:27,771 - We're fine, thank you. - Okay. 762 00:43:30,232 --> 00:43:31,400 - Too bridal? - No. 763 00:43:32,276 --> 00:43:34,069 No. I see "hope" and "glory." 764 00:43:34,653 --> 00:43:35,696 - I see "elegance..." - [chuckles] 765 00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:37,364 ..."timeless" and "victorious." 766 00:43:37,948 --> 00:43:40,618 [chuckles] Oh, Jason is a genius, 767 00:43:41,160 --> 00:43:43,287 and you look exquisite. 768 00:43:43,829 --> 00:43:44,955 - I love you, Mel. - [knocking] 769 00:43:45,331 --> 00:43:47,666 I love you too. Come in. 770 00:43:49,168 --> 00:43:50,085 [both gasp] 771 00:43:50,669 --> 00:43:53,005 - Valerie, you're here. - [chuckles] 772 00:43:53,672 --> 00:43:54,340 Girl, that dress... 773 00:43:54,965 --> 00:43:56,300 - [stylist] Careful, Mrs. Obama. - Okay. 774 00:43:56,967 --> 00:43:59,303 - [Valerie chuckles] - [Michelle moans] 775 00:44:00,471 --> 00:44:02,973 - Hmm? Hmm? - Wow. 776 00:44:04,475 --> 00:44:05,476 Can we talk for a minute? 777 00:44:06,101 --> 00:44:07,227 Could you all give us a few minutes? 778 00:44:07,936 --> 00:44:10,147 - [Mel] Yeah, sure. - I promise I'll be careful. 779 00:44:11,148 --> 00:44:13,692 Thanks, ladies. [sighs] 780 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:19,990 [both chuckling] 781 00:44:20,866 --> 00:44:22,868 - So beautiful. - Oh. 782 00:44:23,702 --> 00:44:25,496 But that's not why you're here. 783 00:44:25,996 --> 00:44:27,956 Rahm thought we should talk. 784 00:44:28,957 --> 00:44:31,168 Rahm wants. Rahm feels. Rahm thought. 785 00:44:31,669 --> 00:44:32,544 He just simply suggested 786 00:44:33,337 --> 00:44:35,714 that I be the liaison between the East Wing and the West. 787 00:44:36,340 --> 00:44:38,550 Great. So how do I get Rahm to understand 788 00:44:39,176 --> 00:44:40,636 that I'm not here to be a glorified hostess? 789 00:44:41,345 --> 00:44:45,182 Michelle, we want to ease you into complex areas. 790 00:44:45,724 --> 00:44:47,101 Val? Hello? 791 00:44:47,518 --> 00:44:48,602 - Hello? - [chuckles] 792 00:44:49,186 --> 00:44:50,229 You sound just like them right now. 793 00:44:50,854 --> 00:44:52,439 - Michelle... - Fashion shoots? Gardening? 794 00:44:53,023 --> 00:44:54,274 You want me to be roasted alive 795 00:44:54,817 --> 00:44:57,152 as being elitist and out of touch? 796 00:44:58,696 --> 00:45:01,156 Valerie. You're my friend. 797 00:45:01,907 --> 00:45:03,117 You know what I can do. 798 00:45:03,575 --> 00:45:05,202 It's complicated right now. 799 00:45:06,370 --> 00:45:10,040 We, of all people, we can't rock the boat too much. 800 00:45:12,042 --> 00:45:14,002 Yeah. I know. 801 00:45:17,881 --> 00:45:20,426 - [distant horns honking] - [distant siren wailing] 802 00:45:22,761 --> 00:45:24,179 [footsteps approaching] 803 00:45:24,763 --> 00:45:26,181 - [Michelle] Morning, Mom. - Mm-hmm. 804 00:45:26,765 --> 00:45:28,684 I was talking garden all morning. 805 00:45:29,268 --> 00:45:32,855 Nothing like a curly kale master class. 806 00:45:33,063 --> 00:45:34,106 Hmm. 807 00:45:37,526 --> 00:45:39,069 I'm gonna need help. 808 00:45:40,279 --> 00:45:41,363 Can you stay here? 809 00:45:42,072 --> 00:45:45,200 The girls are gonna need some stability and continuity. 810 00:45:45,784 --> 00:45:46,493 They're gonna need their grandma 811 00:45:47,077 --> 00:45:48,996 to keep their feet on the ground. 812 00:45:49,580 --> 00:45:51,039 The girls need me? 813 00:45:55,377 --> 00:45:58,464 You need me. Hmm. 814 00:46:02,926 --> 00:46:04,970 Then I am here. 815 00:46:11,769 --> 00:46:14,104 - [whimpers] Mommy. - [chuckling] 816 00:46:14,313 --> 00:46:16,482 Mom. Mama. 817 00:46:17,107 --> 00:46:18,984 [chattering] 818 00:46:20,068 --> 00:46:21,195 Rahm? 819 00:46:21,570 --> 00:46:22,446 Madam First Lady. 820 00:46:22,946 --> 00:46:24,114 How's it all going? 821 00:46:25,282 --> 00:46:28,160 I have 87 pages to go through in the next hour. 822 00:46:28,619 --> 00:46:29,536 Why are you sidelining me? 823 00:46:30,162 --> 00:46:31,747 [scoffs] Can you guys give us a minute, please? 824 00:46:32,456 --> 00:46:34,416 - Give us a few minutes. Thanks. - [Mel] Of course. 825 00:46:34,917 --> 00:46:36,502 - Ma'am. - First Lady. 826 00:46:38,420 --> 00:46:40,672 I'm trying to ensure that the East Wing 827 00:46:41,298 --> 00:46:42,508 compliments our agenda in the West Wing. 828 00:46:43,300 --> 00:46:45,803 So you turned me into a fluffy, inconsequential hostess. 829 00:46:46,470 --> 00:46:48,347 - No one's gonna buy it. - Well, that's the job. 830 00:46:48,847 --> 00:46:50,140 It doesn't have to be. 831 00:46:53,101 --> 00:46:55,687 Do you really think-- Be honest with me, all right? 832 00:46:56,480 --> 00:47:00,025 You really think working on the board of a Chicago hospital 833 00:47:00,859 --> 00:47:02,194 has anything at all to do with creating 834 00:47:03,153 --> 00:47:05,989 a countrywide health care system for 200 million-plus people? 835 00:47:06,824 --> 00:47:07,658 I'm saying that I can contribute. 836 00:47:08,283 --> 00:47:09,368 And I'm saying, with all due respect, 837 00:47:09,993 --> 00:47:10,702 - that you're not qualified. - Excuse me? 838 00:47:11,328 --> 00:47:12,454 I don't want you to become a liability 839 00:47:12,996 --> 00:47:13,705 to your husband is all. 840 00:47:14,331 --> 00:47:15,290 But you were more than happy to pimp me out 841 00:47:15,666 --> 00:47:16,458 during the campaign. 842 00:47:17,042 --> 00:47:18,252 The campaign is over. This is politics 843 00:47:18,836 --> 00:47:19,461 and the business of government. 844 00:47:20,003 --> 00:47:20,879 - You're a real-- - What? 845 00:47:21,672 --> 00:47:23,966 What am I "real"? An asshole? A pit bull? A jerk-off? 846 00:47:24,550 --> 00:47:26,510 A condescending, patronizing monster? 847 00:47:27,052 --> 00:47:29,888 I was gonna say a "charmer." 848 00:47:33,183 --> 00:47:34,226 You know what? You wanna make an omelet, 849 00:47:34,685 --> 00:47:35,310 you gotta break some eggs. 850 00:47:35,894 --> 00:47:37,396 And I don't care about any of that 851 00:47:37,896 --> 00:47:38,981 other peripheral bullshit. 852 00:47:39,565 --> 00:47:40,691 - You should. - Caring isn't my job. 853 00:47:41,233 --> 00:47:42,359 Absolute loyalty to your husband is. 854 00:47:43,360 --> 00:47:45,654 Being the bad guy so he doesn't have to be, that's my focus. 855 00:47:46,363 --> 00:47:47,698 I will body check anyone who gets in the way of that. 856 00:47:48,323 --> 00:47:50,284 - Even me? - If you become an obstacle. 857 00:47:51,410 --> 00:47:53,287 - You're a smart woman. - Oh, thank you, Rahm. 858 00:47:53,871 --> 00:47:55,247 So, I'm not gonna patronize you, 859 00:47:55,706 --> 00:47:56,540 but the fact that you're not 860 00:47:57,165 --> 00:48:00,294 a qualified career politician is a fact. 861 00:48:00,878 --> 00:48:01,712 It's not sexist or racist. 862 00:48:02,379 --> 00:48:03,338 So, please, I'm begging you, don't turn me into 863 00:48:03,922 --> 00:48:04,798 some kind of cliché villain here. 864 00:48:05,507 --> 00:48:07,050 All right? We've known each other a long time now. 865 00:48:07,593 --> 00:48:08,635 Amy and I have been to your house. 866 00:48:09,344 --> 00:48:11,096 So I'm pretty certain, Michelle-- Mrs. Obama, 867 00:48:11,889 --> 00:48:13,765 that we can find a process that works. 868 00:48:14,558 --> 00:48:17,477 If I'm willing to roll over and become a Stepford FLOTUS. 869 00:48:18,061 --> 00:48:19,605 Not happening. Also, Gwen's out. 870 00:48:20,230 --> 00:48:21,648 Oh, my God. We already went through this. 871 00:48:22,232 --> 00:48:23,275 Letting you foist a chief of staff 872 00:48:23,734 --> 00:48:24,610 on me was my first mistake. 873 00:48:25,235 --> 00:48:26,320 [sighs] You're opening a can of worms here. 874 00:48:27,237 --> 00:48:30,365 No. I'm accepting your position and stepping into mine. 875 00:48:30,741 --> 00:48:31,783 Gwen will be replaced. 876 00:48:32,576 --> 00:48:35,787 I'll pick my team, choose my causes. You leave me alone. 877 00:48:36,246 --> 00:48:37,247 Understood? 878 00:48:42,461 --> 00:48:43,587 Madam First Lady. 879 00:48:44,463 --> 00:48:45,923 Rahm. 880 00:48:47,090 --> 00:48:49,927 ["Tell Mama" playing] 881 00:48:58,226 --> 00:48:59,853 Honey, I'm home. [chuckles] 882 00:49:00,312 --> 00:49:02,105 A nutritious meal 883 00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:04,858 from the future White House garden. 884 00:49:05,484 --> 00:49:10,489 Prepared by the horticulturist to the stars. 885 00:49:10,948 --> 00:49:12,783 Oh, boy. [grunts] 886 00:49:13,450 --> 00:49:16,870 You've been misused Talk to me... 887 00:49:17,329 --> 00:49:18,747 You seem nervous. 888 00:49:19,164 --> 00:49:20,874 Huh? Me? No. Not at all. 889 00:49:21,500 --> 00:49:23,085 I mean, y-you managed to make romaine lettuce 890 00:49:23,669 --> 00:49:26,338 seem threatening, but... [chuckles] 891 00:49:27,130 --> 00:49:28,966 What you need... 892 00:49:29,466 --> 00:49:30,717 Look, uh... 893 00:49:31,176 --> 00:49:32,135 What you want... 894 00:49:32,678 --> 00:49:34,888 Rahm told me that you and he spoke. 895 00:49:35,472 --> 00:49:38,767 We did. It was real illuminating. 896 00:49:39,351 --> 00:49:42,104 Hmm. Mm-hmm. He said the same thing. 897 00:49:42,312 --> 00:49:42,771 Mm-hmm. 898 00:49:43,355 --> 00:49:45,148 All the time that you spent 899 00:49:46,316 --> 00:49:49,444 She had other men throw you outdoors 900 00:49:49,653 --> 00:49:50,612 Uh, look. 901 00:49:51,196 --> 00:49:54,116 - R-Rahm thinks-- - Stop right there. 902 00:49:55,200 --> 00:49:58,704 You tell your work wife that your actual wife 903 00:49:59,329 --> 00:50:02,541 said to stay out of our family business. 904 00:50:03,041 --> 00:50:04,835 Got it. Now I have two wives 905 00:50:05,502 --> 00:50:06,878 and neither of them are happy. [chuckles] 906 00:50:07,504 --> 00:50:10,382 I'll make everything all right 907 00:50:16,722 --> 00:50:18,348 You are my number one. 908 00:50:18,557 --> 00:50:19,349 Mm-hmm. 909 00:50:19,808 --> 00:50:20,600 - My main wife. - Mm-hmm. 910 00:50:21,143 --> 00:50:21,935 And he's a distant second. 911 00:50:22,644 --> 00:50:24,521 For a start, he can't kiss as well as you can. 912 00:50:25,063 --> 00:50:26,064 He-- He's working on it. 913 00:50:26,565 --> 00:50:27,315 But he's, uh-- [chuckles] 914 00:50:28,233 --> 00:50:30,318 - [both chuckling] - He hasn't got it quite yet. 915 00:50:32,029 --> 00:50:34,322 Can I eat now? 916 00:50:34,531 --> 00:50:35,490 Mm-hmm. 917 00:50:36,491 --> 00:50:38,076 Can I get a little meat in here, or I haven't earned my meat-- 918 00:50:38,702 --> 00:50:40,912 There's no meat in the White House garden. 919 00:50:41,538 --> 00:50:43,165 - I'm going to try it out. - [chuckles] 920 00:50:44,166 --> 00:50:46,752 Oh, don't let them say I didn't try it. All right. Here we go. 921 00:50:47,210 --> 00:50:48,795 [Michelle laughs] 922 00:50:49,546 --> 00:50:51,715 Mm-hmm! Mmm! Organic! 923 00:50:52,215 --> 00:50:53,550 - Mmm. - I approve! 924 00:50:53,717 --> 00:50:54,843 [chuckles] 925 00:50:55,552 --> 00:50:57,471 This is-- This has got the presidential seal of approval! 926 00:50:57,763 --> 00:51:00,348 [chuckles, sighs] 927 00:51:00,557 --> 00:51:01,475 [song ends] 928 00:51:01,767 --> 00:51:03,018 [liquid pouring] 929 00:51:03,685 --> 00:51:05,771 [Michelle] I let Rahm pick my chief of staff. 930 00:51:06,229 --> 00:51:07,606 That was my mistake. 931 00:51:08,440 --> 00:51:11,526 That's why I asked you here. 932 00:51:14,404 --> 00:51:17,074 I want you to be my chief of staff. 933 00:51:20,786 --> 00:51:22,120 Gwen didn't work out. 934 00:51:22,621 --> 00:51:23,789 I need someone who knows me. 935 00:51:24,414 --> 00:51:26,416 Someone who understands my priorities. 936 00:51:27,375 --> 00:51:29,377 You've been in the trenches with me. I trust you. 937 00:51:29,586 --> 00:51:31,129 [gasps] 938 00:51:31,922 --> 00:51:33,632 Michelle, I'm flattered. 939 00:51:35,217 --> 00:51:36,927 But I was only supposed to be here for a few months to work 940 00:51:37,552 --> 00:51:38,845 - on the inauguration committee. - I know. 941 00:51:39,554 --> 00:51:41,723 And Neil already doesn't love me being away. 942 00:51:42,099 --> 00:51:43,141 I know. 943 00:51:43,642 --> 00:51:46,103 But husbands can relocate. 944 00:51:47,104 --> 00:51:47,813 And remember what you told me 945 00:51:48,438 --> 00:51:50,774 when Barack was still in the primaries? 946 00:51:53,110 --> 00:51:55,320 That you should start embracing the fact 947 00:51:56,154 --> 00:51:59,324 that your life might change in a huge way. 948 00:52:00,325 --> 00:52:02,452 And I remember what else you told me. 949 00:52:03,411 --> 00:52:07,290 About being open to exciting, unexpected new horizons. 950 00:52:08,166 --> 00:52:10,293 I can be so inspirational when I want to be, can't I? 951 00:52:11,128 --> 00:52:12,629 Susan, let's kick some fucking ass 952 00:52:13,171 --> 00:52:15,090 the way we did back in Chicago. 953 00:52:15,799 --> 00:52:19,427 You know what this means, right? You to be my boss. 954 00:52:28,687 --> 00:52:32,607 I really hope Neil likes Washington DC. 955 00:52:34,484 --> 00:52:36,153 Yes, yes! 956 00:52:36,987 --> 00:52:38,071 - Yes, yes! - [whimpers] 957 00:52:38,530 --> 00:52:39,948 - Aw! - [chuckles] 958 00:52:40,365 --> 00:52:41,324 Oh! 959 00:52:41,658 --> 00:52:42,868 Yeah. Okay. 960 00:52:43,451 --> 00:52:45,370 - Okay! - Mm-hmm. You promised. 961 00:52:46,371 --> 00:52:48,206 - Hmm. - [whispers] Okay. 962 00:52:49,833 --> 00:52:51,334 Where do we start? 963 00:52:52,210 --> 00:52:53,461 [chuckles] 964 00:52:58,008 --> 00:53:00,302 [crowd chattering, laughing] 965 00:53:06,224 --> 00:53:07,934 That would be lovely. I would love that. 966 00:53:08,393 --> 00:53:09,519 It would be lovely. 967 00:53:09,895 --> 00:53:10,979 We have, uh, the Dead Sea, 968 00:53:11,646 --> 00:53:12,939 - and you don't sink, you float. - Excuse me. 969 00:53:13,523 --> 00:53:15,317 - So, it is very beautiful. - [gasps] 970 00:53:16,193 --> 00:53:21,406 Ladies and gentlemen, it has been our great pleasure 971 00:53:22,407 --> 00:53:23,825 spending a wonderful evening 972 00:53:24,492 --> 00:53:27,495 with our new friends, King Hussein and Queen Alia, 973 00:53:28,413 --> 00:53:30,749 here at the White House for our first State Dinner. 974 00:53:31,208 --> 00:53:32,709 [applause] 975 00:53:37,756 --> 00:53:39,799 And it is my great pleasure 976 00:53:40,926 --> 00:53:46,264 to ask the most beautiful woman in the world... 977 00:53:48,225 --> 00:53:51,603 if she'll dance our first State Dinner dance with me. 978 00:53:52,062 --> 00:53:53,772 - [guests] Oh. - [laughter] 979 00:53:54,231 --> 00:53:56,441 [jazz playing] 980 00:54:10,455 --> 00:54:11,748 I miss dancing with you. 981 00:54:12,749 --> 00:54:16,753 I'll dance with you anytime, Mr. President. 982 00:54:17,921 --> 00:54:20,799 - I like the sound of that. - Mmm. I'm sure you do. 983 00:54:21,091 --> 00:54:22,425 [both chuckle] 984 00:54:29,474 --> 00:54:31,518 [Gerald] I'm so impressed with you. 985 00:54:32,727 --> 00:54:35,438 Pulling this all together on such short notice. 986 00:54:37,274 --> 00:54:38,858 I'm impressed with you, Jerry. 987 00:54:39,484 --> 00:54:42,570 You have a lot on your shoulders right now. 988 00:54:45,490 --> 00:54:47,659 [jazz music continues]