Book Examines Varied 'Tapestry' of Michelle Obama's Ancestry

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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."

AIR DATE 8/10/12

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