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Obama Opens Center With Celebrities, Rebuke of Trumpian Politics

Former president calls for civility, inclusivity as he unveils $850 million campus

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What happened Former president calls for civility, inclusivity as he unveils $850 million campus.
The headline split Bloomberg frames it as "Obama Opens Center With Celebrities, Rebuke of Trumpian Politics". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette frames it as "Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities".
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BloombergNews report · Jun 18, 8:04 PM

Obama Opens Center With Celebrities, Rebuke of Trumpian Politics

Former president calls for civility, inclusivity as he unveils $850 million campus

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WGN NewsNews report · Jun 18, 8:48 PM

'Hello Chicago': Obama Center celebrates grand opening with star-studded ceremony

The Obama Presidential Center was dedicated in Jackson Park on Thursday, with Presidents Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, as well as local leaders and an all-star music lineup,...

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BBC WorldNews report · Jun 18, 7:55 PM

'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago

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The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

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The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jun 18, 7:05 PM

Ex-presidents, celebrities, but no Trump, turn out for Obama Center

All living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump -- joined a star-studded lineup Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential...

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