Obama Center Opens on Chicago Lakefront, Rallying Hope for Democracy
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Barack Obama opened the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s lakefront with a star-studded ceremony, urging renewed faith in American democracy as exhibits highlight his career and community work; the $850 million center has faced cost overruns and legal challenges, and former President Trump was not invited.
- At center opening, Obama denounces those who use power ‘to divvy up the spoils’ The Washington Post
- Barack Obama stresses democracy at presidential center ceremony in 'Sweet Home Chicago' Chicago Sun-Times
- Obamas Open Presidential Center With Hollywood Stars and Subtle Digs at Trump WSJ
- WATCH: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder PBS
- Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center sold out until November NBC 5 Chicago
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