Obama Shares Vision for His New Chicago Presidential Center

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He also discusses Michelle Obama’s legacy and her impact as first lady of the United States, his love of sports and basketball on display at the center, as well as the exhibit of letters he received while in office. Then, he gets surprised with a video message from one person who wrote to him as child and is now a college graduate.June 19, 2026 Obama Shares Vision for His New Chicago Presidential Center11:50UP NEXTFirst Algae, Now the Reflecting Pool's New Paint is Peeling Away01:48Luigi Mangione Withdraws Plan to Use Psychiatric Defense02:07US-Iran Talks Postponed as JD Vance Cancels Trip to Switzerland02:43Dads of TODAY Celebrate Father’s Day by 'Putting' Around06:41Teenager Dies After Horse Carriage Overturns in Central Park01:51Americans Spend More Than Ever on Subscriptions, Survey Shows03:27New Details Emerge on Fatal Private Jet Crash on Texas Highway02:29Barack Obama Talks Goals for His Center, Hopes for the Country01:04Obama Presidential Center Set to Debut in Chicago02:31Details of Iran Deal Released; Some Republicans Voice Concerns02:04Tropical Storm Arthur Spreads Torrential Rain Across Gulf Coast03:20String of Tornadoes From Wisconsin to Alabama Knock out Power01:22How Movie Popcorn Buckets Have Become Booming Business03:58Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gets Earlier Prison Release Date00:26How a Baby Boom Is Fueling the Mariners’ Success04:06Knicks Parade Could Be Largest in NYC History, Mayor Says00:44Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann to Be Sentenced02:12Prince George to Follow in His Dad’s Footsteps at Eton College02:32International Fans Embrace US Culture During 2026 World Cup03:55Latest Videos01:17New York Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade: See All the Highlights!11:50Obama Shares Vision for His New Chicago Presidential Center01:48First Algae, Now the Reflecting Pool's New Paint is Peeling Away02:07Luigi Mangione Withdraws Plan to Use Psychiatric Defense02:43US-Iran Talks Postponed as JD Vance Cancels Trip to Switzerland04:44Author Melissa Albert Shares Inspirations Behind ‘The Children’08:30Single Father Behind Ducky and Dada Shares Parenthood Journey04:10How to Make Brazilian Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Grilled Mango08:32Joshua Henry on Starring in ‘Ragtime,' First Tony Award Win, More04:15Chicken, Creamed Corn, Chocolate Pudding: Get the Recipes3rd Hour of TODAY04:15Chicken, Creamed Corn, Chocolate Pudding: Get the Recipes03:57Shop These Products to Beat the Sand, Sweat, Sun This Summer03:25Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East on the Power of Commitment05:13Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke Talk ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 306:00Dads of TODAY Open Up About Fatherhood: ‘The Best Job’03:58How Movie Popcorn Buckets Have Become Booming Business06:01Britt Lower Talks New Harlan Coben Miniseries 'I Will Find You'03:42Shake Things Up With These Refreshing Summer Cocktails03:51Elevated Twist on American Classics: Potato Salad, Roast Chicken04:00Style Trends to Elevate Dad’s Wardrobe: Linen, Loafers, Zip UpsJenna & Friends07:48Uma Thurman on Lost 'Kill Bill' Scene, Room to Grow Project, More04:25Real or Artificial Tree? 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