Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago's Jackson Park after decade-long planning
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Summary
The Obama Presidential Center is opening in Chicago's Jackson Park after nearly a decade of planning. The center represents a full-circle moment for Barack and Michelle Obama, who began as community organizers in Chicago and are now establishing a permanent civic institution there. The grand opening features a star-studded lineup of former presidents, dignitaries, and entertainers gathering at the John Lewis Plaza.
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It's a full-circle moment for Barack and Michelle Obama, who began their public lives as community organizers and are now opening a permanent civic institution in the same city that shaped them.
A star-studded lineup of former presidents, dignitaries and entertainers will gather at the center's John Lewis Plaza at 11am Thursday for the grand opening.
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