Obama Presidential Center's public library branch offers free community access, unlike traditional presidential libraries
By
Laura Washington
Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, baked to perfection. Worth every minute at the bakery.
Summary
Laura Washington highlights the Obama Presidential Center's new Chicago Public Library branch as the standout feature of the center. Unlike typical presidential libraries, this one does not house artifacts or documents (those are managed separately by the National Archives). Instead, the 5,000-square-foot public library space is free and accessible to all, serving as a gift to the community and a literary sanctuary where substance and credibility can be found.
Key quotes
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Unlike its peers, the Obama Presidential Center will not house the thousands of artifacts and documents that recorded his saga.
The public library at the Obama center will be a gift to the community, where we can seek credibility and substance.
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