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Obama Presidential Center to have star-studded grand opening Thursday : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Obama Presidential Center, nearly a decade in development, will have a star-studded dedication ceremony featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend, with global leaders and citizens attending.
- Every living president except Donald Trump will be present at the event; Trump was not invited but is welcome to visit the museum later, according to Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett.
- Located on Chicago's south side, the 19-acre campus includes a towering museum focused on hope and change, a Chicago Public Library branch, an NBA regulation basketball court, a Women's Garden, and various community spaces.
- The center is not a presidential library and does not house Obama's official presidential documents, which are maintained digitally by the National Archives; however, it does display some records and artifacts on loan.
- The opening weekend features multiple days of events, beginning with the dedication ceremony and performances, followed by the museum's public opening.
