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Obama Center Opens Without Presidential Papers, Stirs Debate
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago without housing presidential records, sparking debate over whether it is an activism hub rather than a library
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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago without housing presidential records, sparking debate over whether it is an activism hub rather than a library
The Obama Presidential Center opened on Juneteenth in Chicago with a call to defend democracy, three former presidents, and a star-studded celebration.
Three former presidents joined the Obamas in Chicago for the grand opening of the $850 million Obama Presidential Center on the South Side.
Obama Presidential Center opens June 19 to mixed reviews: a stunning park but a forbidding tower. Critics praise the grounds while questioning design.