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Obama center opening held in Chicago

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, from the development of Jun 18, 2026

Newest development Jun 19, 2026 · 3 reportsObama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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 onstage in an event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.

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    Obama center opening held in Chicago

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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    Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd - Boston News, Weather, Sports

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    What's happening at the Barack Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony in Chicago (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Star performers set to headline Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening on Thursday.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity lineup of supporters (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder closed the show singing “Higher Ground.”

  3. KTVU San Francisco

    Obama Presidential Center opens with star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago (opens KTVU San Francisco)

    Published

    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Former President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago with a star-studded event featuring former presidents, musicians and other prominent guests.

  4. CBS News

    Highlights from the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony in Chicago (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a lineup of tributes from his family and closest colleagues, and musical performances by Bruce Springsteen, The Roots and more.

  5. KEZI Eugene

    Obama Center’s opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens KEZI Eugene)

    Published

    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, is celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event that brought together former world leaders, A-list

  6. Newsweek

    Photos show $850 million Barack Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Three former presidents gathered in Chicago to celebrate the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Thursday.

  7. CBS News

    Obama Presidential Center live updates as Chicagoans gather at opening of library, museum and community center (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.

  8. Fox32 Chicago

    Barack Obama full speech at opening of Obama Presidential Center (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side.

  9. NBC Chicago

    Read Barack Obama's full speech at grand opening for his namesake center in Chicago (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, capped off the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago with a rousing speech.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Chicago Throws a Party for the Obama Presidential Center’s Star-Studded Opening (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago featured a public watch party and performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and others.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Former president Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy.

  12. WHDH Boston

    Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    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

  13. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Obama center opening held in Chicago (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

    Published

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    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 onstage in an event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.

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