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Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity

Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity. Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

7 reports6 sourcesJun 19, 2026, 1:12 AM
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Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 1:12 AM

Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity

Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.

BBC NewsJun 19, 2026, 12:01 AM

Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre

George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden attended, but Donald Trump was not invited.

The Globe and MailJun 18, 2026, 1:09 PM

Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, drawing star-studded crowd

Former U.S. president calls on Americans to resist political cynicism, division and instead embrace ‘shared responsibilities as citizens’

ABC AustraliaJun 19, 2026, 12:49 AM

Obama centre opens with star-studded crowd but no Trump

All living US ex-presidents, with the notable absence of Donald Trump, have joined a star-studded line-up for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential centre in Chicago.

CNBCJun 18, 2026, 8:51 PM

In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication

Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.

The Globe and MailJun 18, 2026, 8:51 PM

Former U.S. presidents, celebrities, join Obamas to open presidential museum in Chicago

Former U.S. President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The event brought together world leaders, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.

The Straits TimesJun 18, 2026, 10:43 AM

Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, set to open in Chicago

The $1 billion complex will open to the public as Americans mark slavery’s abolition on June 19.

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