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highplainsdem

(63,657 posts)
Thu Jun 18, 2026, 08:40 AM Thursday

Barack Obama: The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening! Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT

The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening!

Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.

Barack Obama (@barackobama.bsky.social) 2026-06-18T11:49:00.751Z
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Barack Obama: The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening! Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT (Original Post) highplainsdem Thursday OP
There are a lot of aspects I've seen that I really love, but the fact that a branch of Chicago Public Library hlthe2b Thursday #1
Will it be televised.............. Lovie777 Thursday #2
I'm sure some of it will, but I don't know how much, which is why I posted this. highplainsdem Thursday #3

hlthe2b

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1. There are a lot of aspects I've seen that I really love, but the fact that a branch of Chicago Public Library
Thu Jun 18, 2026, 08:45 AM
Thursday

will be there unexpectedly really appeals to me. Sending a message to residents nearby to come and enjoy. Not to fear, admission for Illinois residents is free on Tuesdays, despite all the attention given to the $30 admission price otherwise.

highplainsdem

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3. I'm sure some of it will, but I don't know how much, which is why I posted this.
Thu Jun 18, 2026, 08:54 AM
Thursday

And I wouldn't put it past Trump to try to get TV coverage for himself today, either, with some announcement.

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