First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Annapolis to Support Veterans

The first lady and her entourage made a trip to Annapolis Wednesday for a two-part visit—meeting midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy and attending a bill signing with Gov. Martin O'Malley.

Michelle Obama arrived in town at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. To accommodate security, State Circle in downtown Annapolis was closed to traffic for just under two hours.

Obama was in town primarily to stand behind O'Malley as he signed the Veterans Full Employment Act. The act is an effort to ease the transition for veterans and their spouses into the workforce by a variety of means, including granting them educational credits for time spent serving their country.

While visiting midshipmen Wednesday, Obama said she was grateful to all who served.

"We know you are some of the best and brightest that this country has to offer, and it's just important that you know that you have a president and a first lady who will keep working to make sure that this country serves you as well as you serve us," she said.

Obama then traveled by motorcade to the State House and passed by several supporters holding signs along Main Street, according to The Capital.