doi:10.7916/7bct-th39Oral history interview with Hannah August 2020August, Hannahoral historiesmixed materialPress secretaries--United StatesPresidents--Staff.--United StatesAugust, HannahObama, BarackObama, Michelle, 1964-Let's Move! (Campaign : U.S.)United States. Department of JusticeHannah August discusses her career as a communications officer during the Obama administration, including at the Department of Justice, in the White House’s Regional Communications Office, and as the press secretary to First Lady Michelle Obama from 2011 to 2014. August outlines the communications strategy of the first lady’s communications office, and provides details about initiatives including Let’s Move! August also recounts the decisions behind Michelle Obama’s television appearances and site visits, and sheds light on the personal stress associated with work in the White House