Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Summary
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first 100 visitors to the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. They also read a children's book at the center’s library and greeted guests during the opening events on June 19, 2026.Key Facts
- The Obama Presidential Center officially opened on June 19, 2026, in Chicago.
- President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greeted the first 100 visitors personally.
- The Obamas read the book "Where the Wild Things Are" to 25 school children in the center’s library.
- The center includes a museum about the Obamas and public spaces like a library branch, playground, athletic center, basketball courts, and picnic areas.
- The building design features four hands coming together in a symbol of unity, with large letters quoting President Obama's 2015 speech on the Selma march.
- The opening event included a ceremony with former presidents, politicians, celebrities, and thousands watching online.
- The center is located on Chicago’s South Side, near places important to the Obamas’ early lives and careers.
- Tickets for visiting the center are sold out through November 2026.
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