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The flavors of a legacy: At the heart of the Obama Presidential Center

Like every outgoing U.S. president who establishes a cultural center dedicated to their legacy, Barack Obama has inaugurated his own in Chicago, with an unmistakably personal touch.

The flavors of a legacy: At the heart of the Obama Presidential Center

Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former U.S. President Barack Obama listen to a performance by Stevie Wonder during the inauguration ceremony of the Barack Obama Presidential Center. (Credit: Scott Olson/AFP)

Inaugurated on June 18 in Chicago’s South Side — longtime home to the Obama family, where Michelle and Barack lived, their daughters were born, and his political journey began before entering the White House from 2008 to 2016 — the Obama Presidential Center commemorates the 44th president of the United States, who left a lasting impression. By U.S. tradition, once their terms end, outgoing heads of state establish their own personalized library-museum, exhibiting documents and objects reflecting their life and career. In case you missed this piece Clinton, Chirac, Obama... When Netanyahu’s allies ran out of patience In this spirit, the Obama Presidential Center was designed, occupying 76,000 square meters and featuring an impressive 69-meter granite tower, nearly windowless, housing the exhibitions. Visitors are welcomed by a...
Inaugurated on June 18 in Chicago’s South Side — longtime home to the Obama family, where Michelle and Barack lived, their daughters were born, and his political journey began before entering the White House from 2008 to 2016 — the Obama Presidential Center commemorates the 44th president of the United States, who left a lasting impression. By U.S. tradition, once their terms end, outgoing heads of state establish their own personalized library-museum, exhibiting documents and objects reflecting their life and career. In case you missed this piece Clinton, Chirac, Obama... When Netanyahu’s allies ran out of patience In this spirit, the Obama Presidential Center was designed, occupying 76,000 square meters and featuring an impressive 69-meter granite tower, nearly windowless, housing the exhibitions. Visitors are welcomed by...
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