President Barack Obama officially broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago on Tuesday. He was joined by his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, as well as Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. ‘We are about to break ground on what will be the world’s premiere institution for developing civic leaders across fields, across disciplines, and yes, across the political spectrum,’ Obama said in a speech at Jackson Park, which will be the site of the center. 44 also called the center a ‘forum for those who want to strengthen democratic ideals and foster active citizenship,’ and a place that will ‘convene, support, and empower the next generation of leaders, not just in government and public service, but also those who intend to bring about change through the arts, or journalism, or who want to start businesses that are inclusive, socially responsible, and responsive to the challenges of our time.’ ‘This day’s been a long time coming,’ Obama said. ‘Chicago is where almost everything that is most precious to me began.’ 📸: Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images #obama #barackobama #obamapresidentialcenter #chicago #presidentobama #obamalibrary
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