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Obama Presidential Center to Open on Juneteenth in Chicago
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center features a museum, athletic complex, and public spaces to support community growth and leadership development, officials said.
- June 19 will mark the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, following a dedication ceremony on June 18, as confirmed by the Obama Foundation.
- The Obamas chose to build a community-centered center instead of a traditional presidential library, visiting all 77 Chicago community areas amid delays and costs rising to at least $830 million.
- Featuring a world-class museum and library, the 20-acre campus includes a Chicago Public Library branch, sweeping green spaces, Home Court with an NBA regulation-size court, and an interactive Oval Office replica.
- Organizers say most grounds will be free while the museum requires time-ticketed entry; the opening is expected to boost Chicago’s economy amid criticism over Jackson Park, lawsuits, and gentrification, with living presidents attending but excluding President Donald Trump.
- A community celebration at the Obama Presidential Center begins June 19 with public access, following a June 18 dedication, and tickets go on sale in May.
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Valerie Jarrett reveals that President Trump isn't invited to Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony – Democratic Accent
Former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said on Saturday that President Trump has not been invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. According to a press release, the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, including “a series of events that bring together the changemakers, community members, volunteers, and supporters who made the Obam…
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