Book Examines Varied 'Tapestry' of Michelle Obama's Ancestry
Clip: 8/10/2012 | 7m 39s
Book Examines Varied 'Tapestry' of Michelle Obama's American Ancestry
When Rachel Swarns began research on First Lady Michelle Obama's American lineage, she discovered remarkable family sagas, including the story of Mrs. Obama's white great-great-great-grandfather. Gwen Ifill talks to New York Times' Rachel Swarns about her new book on the genealogy of Michelle Obama, "American Tapestry."
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Book Examines Varied 'Tapestry' of Michelle Obama's Ancestry
Clip: 8/10/2012 | 7m 39s
When Rachel Swarns began research on First Lady Michelle Obama's American lineage, she discovered remarkable family sagas, including the story of Mrs. Obama's white great-great-great-grandfather. Gwen Ifill talks to New York Times' Rachel Swarns about her new book on the genealogy of Michelle Obama, "American Tapestry."
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