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Watch: Michelle Obama surprises RI students at White House

WPRI.COM

Ted Nesi

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 1:44 PM

Although many Rhode Islanders have probably taken a White House tour, it’s doubtful many have gotten a personal welcome from the first lady.

But that’s just what happened to a few lucky students from Providence’s Wheeler School. They were in Washington last week for a Model UN competition, and U.S. Sen. Jack Reed’s office set up a White House tour for them – without letting on that Michelle Obama would be waiting when they arrived in the Blue Room.

Here’s the video (via the White House) of the first lady – and the Obama’s dog Bo – surprising them:

(We’ll assume the first lady is saying “Oh, from Rhode Island!” and not “Oh, from Road Island!”)

• Related: Photo: Jack Reed’s daughter a little shy with President Obama (Jan. 5)

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