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The Obama Presidential Center officially opened on Juneteenth, with the first 100 visitors treated to a surprise meet-and-greet with Barack and Michelle Obama—complete with hugs and tears from one overwhelmed teen who’d written to the foundation hoping to be there. The grand opening followed a star-studded dedication day featuring three former presidents, celebrities, and thousands more watching live. Set on Chicago’s South Side, the campus blends history with community: a library, playground, athletic center, and picnic area surround the museum, whose design symbolizes unity through four hands and a powerful excerpt from Obama’s Selma speech. Tickets for the public are sold out through November, but opening-day guests got the ultimate VIP experience.

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