Michelle Obama joins predecessors as honorary chairwomen of the National First Ladies’ Library

Mrs. Obama agrees to chair first ladies’ library

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an honorary chairwoman of the National First Ladies’ Library.

She joins her predecessors, all of whom are serving as honorary chairwomen of the institution dedicated to the history of America’s first ladies and their contributions to society.

The library, based in Canton, Ohio, announced Mrs. Obama’s new role on Monday.