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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago on Juneteenth, a Community-Focused Tribute to Hope and Action

15 June 2026 14:55

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public Friday, Juneteenth, in Chicago's Jackson Park. - The $850 million campus includes a museum, replica Oval Office, athletic facilities, a public library branch, gardens, and a playground.

- Features include a 75-foot mural, Michelle Obama's dresses, and a wedding ring from the Obergefell marriage equality case. - The center is designed as a community hub with free park spaces, barbecue grills, and sledding hills.

- Visitors are encouraged to plan for an all-day visit to fully experience the immersive exhibits and grounds.

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