Washington: In an embarrassment to the US
presidency, the White House press office has reportedly spelt
First Lady Michelle Obama's name wrong.
In a media release sent out on Tuesday evening,
Michelle's name was spelled with just the one 'L' -- the error
was committed by an aide in the White House press office, the
'Daily Mail' online reported.
"Michele and I are deeply saddened by the loss
of life, injuries, and damage that have occurred as a result
of the recent earthquake and tsunami in West Sumatra," the
release was quoted as saying.
However, on Thursday, the White House sent out a
corrected version.
As the release was being sent out Tuesday night,
the First Lady was giving a speech at a campaign fundraiser
for California Senator Barbara Boxer.
She said her husband's presidential campaign was never
about putting one man in the White House, but about building a
movement to restore the American dream.
PTI
First Published: Friday, October 29, 2010, 16:02