Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago
Fomer US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama arrive at the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
(L-R) Former President Joe Biden, former first lady Jill Biden, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, pose for a photo ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center, on June 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
People attend a watch party for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center along the Midway Plaisance in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
The Roots perform during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
David Letterman attends the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Tom Hanks attends the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
(L-R) Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris wave as they arrive to the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Jennifer Hudson performs during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Jill Vedder and Steven Spielberg attend the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
US comedians Stephen Colbert (L) and Conan O'Brien (R) speak during the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Oprah Winfrey attends the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) and her husband Paul Pelosi attend the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
Former US president Barack Obama (L), and his wife former First Lady Michelle Obama react as Martin Nesbitt (R) arrives during the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
Chair of the Obama Foundation Board Marty Nesbitt speaks during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
People attend a watch party for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center along the Midway Plaisance in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
George Lucas (L) and his wife Mellody Hobson attend the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Former President Barack Obama (L) watches as former President George W. Bush (C), gives former first lady Michelle Obama mints ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center, on June 17, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Former Presidents Gather For Obama Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
(L-R) Former President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, and former President Bill Clinton, pose for a photo ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center, on June 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
John Legend and Common perform with Uniting Voices Chicago during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
People watch the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
Eddie Vedder (R) performs with Guitars Over Guns during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
A person hands out fans during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.
Obama Seeks To Defend, Define Presidential Legacy With $850 Million Center
Sasha Obama, daughter of former US President Barack Obama, from left, Malia Obama, daughter of former US President Barack Obama, former US First Lady Michelle Obama, and former US President Barack Obama, during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Intended as a celebration of the progress embodied by the nation's first Black leader, its Juneteenth unveiling comes at a time when his agenda - and broader diversity initiatives - are wilting from a decade of concerted attack.
Former Presidents Gather For The Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
US singer Christina Aguilera performs at the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
