Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

By Scott Bauer Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy as three former presidents joined him on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.

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Jun 19, 2026 - 00:39
Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

By Scott Bauer

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy as three former presidents joined him on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.

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