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by Sherrina Navani | July 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM
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Barack Obama, his daughter Malia (L), wife Michelle and youngest daughter Sasha celebrate his victory over Republican rival Alan Keyes for the U.S. Senate November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Barack Obama, his daughter Malia (L), wife Michelle and youngest daughter Sasha celebrate his victory over Republican rival Alan Keyes for the U.S. Senate November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama plays a carnival game with her daughter Malia at the Iowa State Fair August 16, 2007 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama plays a carnival game with her daughter Malia at the Iowa State Fair August 16, 2007 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

President elect Obama embraces his daughter Malia after he gave his victory speech during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

President elect Obama embraces his daughter Malia after he gave his victory speech during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Malia Obama looks on during the ‘We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial’ on January 18, 2009 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Malia Obama looks on during the ‘We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial’ on January 18, 2009 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

11-year-old Malia Obama leaves the Windward Mall after watching the movie ‘Avatar’ with her father, U.S. President Barack Obama and the rest of the first family December 31, 2009 in Kaneohe, Hawaii. (Photo by Cory Lum-Pool/Getty Images)

11-year-old Malia Obama leaves the Windward Mall after watching the movie ‘Avatar’ with her father, U.S. President Barack Obama and the rest of the first family December 31, 2009 in Kaneohe, Hawaii. (Photo by Cory Lum-Pool/Getty Images)

First lady Michelle Obama walks with her daughter, Malia Obama as they walk across the South Lawn upon their return to the White House September 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The first family was vacationing at Camp David. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool via Getty Images)

First lady Michelle Obama walks with her daughter, Malia Obama as they walk across the South Lawn upon their return to the White House September 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The first family was vacationing at Camp David. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool via Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and Malia Obama, 11, make their way through the Honolulu Zoo January 3, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama and his family are spending the holidays in his native Hawaii. (Photo by Kent Nishimura-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and Malia Obama, 11, make their way through the Honolulu Zoo January 3, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama and his family are spending the holidays in his native Hawaii. (Photo by Kent Nishimura-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama, daughter of U.S. President Barack Obama, attends a White House music series concert saluting Broadway in the East Room at the White House July 19, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama, daughter of U.S. President Barack Obama, attends a White House music series concert saluting Broadway in the East Room at the White House July 19, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama attends the first White House Dance Series with their mother, Michelle Obama, in the East Room of the White House September 7, 2010 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Malia Obama attends the first White House Dance Series with their mother, Michelle Obama, in the East Room of the White House September 7, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

President Obama prepares to make remarks after a Christmas In Washington celebration, as daughter Malia reacts to seeing something offstage, December 12, 2010 at the Building Museum in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

President Obama prepares to make remarks after a Christmas In Washington celebration, as daughter Malia reacts to seeing something offstage, December 12, 2010 at the Building Museum in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama enjoys shave ice at Island Snow on January 3, 2011 in Kailua, Hawaii. The Obama’s are on the last day of an 11-day family vacation in Hawaii. (Photo by Cory Lum-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama enjoys shave ice at Island Snow on January 3, 2011 in Kailua, Hawaii. The Obama’s are on the last day of an 11-day family vacation in Hawaii. (Photo by Cory Lum-Pool/Getty Images)

In this March 21, 2011, file photo President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia arrive in Santiago, Chile. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

In this March 21, 2011, file photo President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia arrive in Santiago, Chile. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Malia Obama watches Willow Smith perform during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend the 133-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn. (Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama watches Willow Smith perform during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend the 133-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn. (Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg-Pool/Getty Images)

Malia Obama and Sasha Obama are embraced by children as they accompany their mother, first lady Michelle Obama on a visit to the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, June 21, 2011.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

Malia Obama and Sasha Obama are embraced by children as they accompany their mother, first lady Michelle Obama on a visit to the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, June 21, 2011.

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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia listen to their guide during a safari in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, Saturday, June 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia listen to their guide during a safari in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, Saturday, June 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

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On July 4th, as America turns 235 years old, Malia Obama will be turning 13. The oldest first daughter will be a teenager and male suitors beware, because President Obama will be ready with the third degree.

“I’m not anticipating complete mayhem for the next four or five years, but, I understand teenage-hood is complicated. I should also point out that I have men with guns that surround them, often. And a great incentive for running for reelection is that means they never get in a car with a boy who had a beer. And that’s a pretty good thing,” President Obama shared during an interview on Good Morning America.

Check out the slideshow below to see Malia’s life right before and since she moved into the White House.

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