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The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect

The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
NPR News Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Maham Javaid 1 min read
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The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential library.(Image credit: Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential library.

(Image credit: Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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