“It was perfect. It was great,” said 18-year-old Houefa Agassounon from Chicago. “I was literally crying. I asked for a hug and everything.”

Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.

Several thousand people gathered a few blocks away for a public viewing of the ceremony.

Former presidents, celebrities and residents of the South Side marked the opening of the $850 million, 19-acre campus.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama’s new presidential center, personally…

The Obama Presidential Center has officially opened in Chicago, bringing together former presidents, celebrities, political leaders and supporters for a historic celebration. The…

CHICAGO (AP) — El expresidente Barack Obama y la ex primera dama Michelle Obama sorprendieron a los primeros 100 visitantes que cruzaron las puertas del nuevo Centro Presidencial…

El expresidente y la exprimera dama saludaron a los primeros visitantes

Awestruck guests had the opportunity to shake hands with the Obamas

CHICAGO: The Obama Presidential Center, which documents the life and administration of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, officially opened to the…

“It was perfect. It was great,” said 18-year-old Houefa Agassounon from Chicago. “I was literally crying. I asked for a hug and everything.”

Go inside the star-studded unveiling of the $850 million Obama Presidential Center. Featuring emotional speeches from Barack and Michelle Obama, this look at the historic opening…