Just try and hide your envy of Barack and Michelle Obama on their anniversary

It's an impossible ask.
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Heather Dockray
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Monday marks Barack and Michelle Obama's 24th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, the president decided to post an infinitely retweetable photo on Twitter.

After a week of sex tapes, subtweeting and leaked tax returns, it can feel great to remember that there's some part of politics that may even be described as good. Or at least adorable.

Just look at these two.


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And here's a few classics (out of many) where the couple looks genuinely happy.

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Good thing the president remembered his anniversary -- otherwise Twitter would have been very upset.

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

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