First Lady Michelle Obama, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Met Museum President Emily Rafferty, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and Rep. Charles Rangel // Metropolitan Museum of Art Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

First Lady Michelle Obama attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially re-open the Charles Engelhard Court, the centerpiece of the newly renovated American Wing, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Monday afternoon in New York City. She was joined by NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Met Museum President Emily Rafferty, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and Rep. Charles Rangel as she cut the ribbon in front of the building. More pics when you continue reading.

First Lady Michelle Obama // Metropolitan Museum of Art Ribbon Cutting Ceremony First Lady Michelle Obama & Met Museum President Emily Rafferty // Metropolitan Museum of Art Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

First Lady Michelle Obama & NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg // Metropolitan Museum of Art Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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