Ex-Presidents Gather for Obama Presidential Center Opening in Chicago
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- All living former US presidents, except Donald Trump, attended the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago.
- Obama spoke about democracy and national healing.
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All living former US presidents, except Donald Trump, attended the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago on Thursday. The center houses Obama's records and mementos.
All living US ex-presidents – with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump – joined a star-studded line-up on Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama’s presidential centre in Chicago.
Obama, 64, struck his trademark hopeful tone in a speech inaugurating the modernistic centre.
The country’s first black president alluded to fears among many Americans that US democracy is in danger, winning applause with the phrase “no kings” – a popular anti-Trump protest slogan.
But Obama also said that an “overwhelming majority” wants the nation to heal.
“People aren’t looking for perpetual anger and division,” he said. “They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.”
The futuristic complex housing Obama’s records and mementos from his two terms in office opens to the public on Friday.
