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Obama Presidential Center dedication, grand opening livestreamed

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Barack and Michelle Obama led a star-studded dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side, with the livestream beginning at 11am CT and attendees including former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, first ladies Jill Biden, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, and former German chancellor Angela Merkel. The new center opens a museum of Barack Obama's presidential legacy with exhibits such as the '10 Letters a Day' display and a campus designed to prioritize community programming and public green space rather than a commercial complex. Performances and tributes included Christina Aguilera singing 'What a Wonderful World' and an emotional speech from Michelle Obama that moved Barack Obama, underscoring the center's goal to inspire civic engagement and invest in future leaders.

So much joy & hope today in Chicago! The Obama Presidential Center is a testament to the belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. It was an hono
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Former Presidents Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton, joined by former First Ladies Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Secretary Clinton, at the opening o
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Today's opening of the Obama Presidential Center reflects that vision. It will continue to invest in future generations and encourage people to see themselves a
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Today's the day! Congratulations to @barackobama.bsky.social and Michelle Obama on the grand opening of the new Obama Presidential Center—right here, in the cit
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The @weeknightmsnow.bsky.social live from the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago! 7pm ET on @ms.now
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Every living former president of the United States and First Lady showed up to attended the opening of the Obama presidential center, except for one. Who is mis
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TONIGHT: The Weeknight is LIVE in Chicago for the Obama Presidential Center's dedication ceremony, on the eve of the building opening to the public on Juneteent
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The inscription on the outside of the Obama Presidential Center museum building is a passage from Barack Obama’s 2015 speech commemorating the 50th anniversary
@gerrishlisa.bsky.social22
Seen at the Obama Presidential Library Center grand opening. So glad they didn't have the trashy current President there.
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Obama testing out the slide at his new Presidential Center, which has a fully inclusive children’s playground. 😃
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Former President Barack Obama, with former First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters, laugh as family friend Marty Nesbitt takes the stage wearing a tan suit during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. Obama wore a tan suit during his presidency, causing controversy among conservative politicians. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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Wokesters can have their a-list talents at the Obama Presidential Center. All we patriots need is Kid Rock at the grand opening of the Trump Library.
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Stevie Wonder, Common, Bruce Springsteen, and Eddie Vedder at today's opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, where the Obamas were joined by the Biden
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Former President Obama and his family represent the best of America. "We" is the most powerful word in the English language. President Trump and his family repr
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Michael and I enjoyed recently visiting the Obama Presidential Center! During the tour I felt immense pride to be from Chicago and to have lived through the his
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Bruce Springsteen and President Barack Obama hugging at the dedication of the Obama Presidential Center.
@enbailey22.bsky.social10
You know, saying the Iranians called Obama a "stupid son of a bitch" is merely another projection of 's impotence. Wanna hear what a true leader sounds like? Li
@judi999.bsky.social10
BRIAN TYLER COHEN BREAKING: President Obama names and dedicates the garden at the Obama Presidential Center after Nancy Pelosi.
@mariahbrown.bsky.social10
So honored to be able to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center today. So many emotions: Grateful Inspired Hopeful Motivated We did it before, and
@arneduncan.bsky.social11
Happy Obama Presidential Center day in my hometown I was so inspired after listening to the speeches and music. I was good to remember what good leadership is s
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“A declaration that we are all created equal, endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, and that in the newly independent United States, there will be no kings or lords, no serfs or subjects — but only citizens.” Former President Barack Obama praised the legacy of American democracy ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/IjHJiB&CID=WA
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They’ve grown up 🥹 Malia and Sasha Obama showed up to support the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago 🤎 ~Oprah Winfrey.
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Incredibly honored and excited to be here at the Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago! Thank you to @barackobama.bsky.social
@eleniforca.bsky.social5
Now THIS Obama Presidential Center opening, almost makes me want to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.
@lindsaybergersacks.bsky.social9
A tribute to an exemplary President Obama! Governed with grace, intelligence & patriotism! Expanded Healthcare to millions! Saved the Auto Industry Contained Eb
@endthecaste.bsky.social4
I love that Colbert wore a tan suit to the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center!!
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washingtonpost Barack Obama opened his sprawling presidential center along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago, the city that launched his trajectory to the
@dharmalee3.bsky.social6
I would have so loved to be at the Obama Presidential Center dedication today. I am going to visit sometime soon though! 🇺🇸 Planning a train journey for a min
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Harry Sisson: “I’m at the Obama Presidential Center for the opening ceremony today! It’s beautiful! MAGA hates this.” ✨✨✨
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Gotta Love All Those Tan Suits Today… Colbert at the Obama Presidential Center Opening
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npr.orgThe Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expectwashingtonpost.comTrump fixates on a new competition with Obama: Their librariesnewsweek.comAs the Obama Presidential Center opens, plans for Donald Trump's library are tak...

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