Ex-presidents, stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama Center
PUBLISHED : 19 Jun 2026 at 02:50 Former US first lady Michelle Obama and former president Barack Obama, along with former president Bill Clinton were on stage…
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Obama, 64, struck his trademark hopeful tone in a speech inaugurating the modernistic centre. The event brought together world leaders, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. The country’s first black president alluded to fears among many Americans that US democracy is in danger, winning applause with the phrase “no kings” – a popular anti-Trump protest slogan.
Furthermore, All living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump -- joined a star-studded lineup Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago. Former U.S. President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. But unlike the other 15 official US presidential libraries around the country, it will store archives digitally instead of having physical copies.
In addition, Still in his first term as a senator, he launched an outsider bid for the presidency and went on to win two terms, leading the nation between 2009 and 2017. "I'm so disappointed we've reached this point," Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said of the acrimonious environment in Washington.
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Obama, 64, struck his trademark hopeful tone in a speech inaugurating the modernistic centre.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldThe event brought together world leaders, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.
according to The Globe and Mail - WorldThe country’s first black president alluded to fears among many Americans that US democracy is in danger, winning applause with the phrase “no kings” – a popular anti-Trump protest slogan.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldAll living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump -- joined a star-studded lineup Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago.
according to Vanguard (Nigeria)All living US ex-presidents – with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump – joined a star-studded line-up on Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama’s presidential centre in Chicago.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldFormer U.S. President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago.
according to The Globe and Mail - WorldBut unlike the other 15 official US presidential libraries around the country, it will store archives digitally instead of having physical copies.
according to Bangkok Post - Most Recent +1Still in his first term as a senator, he launched an outsider bid for the presidency and went on to win two terms, leading the nation between 2009 and 2017.
according to Bangkok Post - Most Recent +1"I'm so disappointed we've reached this point," Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said of the acrimonious environment in Washington.
according to Bangkok Post - Most Recent +1There is a sprawling playground and a public library.
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Saturday, June 20
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Friday, June 19
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, drawing a star-studded crowd
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Thursday, June 18
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Former presidents, celebrities, but no Trump, attend the Obama Center
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