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$850 million Obama Presidential Center prepares for opening
Key takeaways
- The museum dedicated to former US Presdient Barack Obama is set to open on June 19.
- The campus is situated in Chicago's South Side, where the Obama Foundation said the former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle's journey began.
- According to the Obama Foundation, construction costs totaling around $850 million (€731 million) were financed through donations.
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The museum dedicated to former US Presdient Barack Obama is set to open on June 19. Spanning 19.3 acres, the campus will house a museum, library, and park.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Epw BThe Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on June 19Image: Khang Mischke/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is preparing to open its doors to the public on June 19.
The campus is situated in Chicago's South Side, where the Obama Foundation said the former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle's journey began.
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