Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, with Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush attending the ceremony. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was also present at the event, and several media outlets described her attendance as surprising. Le Monde ↗
The extensive complex is meant to commemorate the legacy of the 44th President of the United States and is designed as a center for civic life and culture. According to published information, construction cost $850 million. The centerpiece of the complex is the presidential museum, which is meant to serve not only as a place to remember Obama's tenure but also as a space for community and public activities. forum24.cz ↗
At the opening, Obama defended the idea of the United States as a country that should serve good in the world, rather than a state seeking to dominate and intimidate others. The ceremony brought together several generations of American political leaders, as all living former presidents attended except Donald Trump. Merkel's attendance followed on from her long-standing close working relationship with Obama during their time in office. hnonline.sk ↗
According to reports, other former leaders also appeared on stage, including Justin Trudeau and Matteo Renzi. The opening of the center thus had not only an American but also a broader international dimension. Die Zeit ↗
Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with Merkel in attendance
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V Chicagu slávnostne otvorili centrum Baracka Obamu
teraz.sk
| 21:49 18.06.
Obama otevřel v Chicagu své prezidentské centrum. Jeho dominantou je Obamalisk
forum24.cz
| 21:18 18.06.
Obama-Museum in Chicago: Angela Merkel nimmt überraschend an Einweihung von Obama-Museum teil
Die Zeit
| 20:17 18.06.
Präsidenten: Merkel überraschend bei Einweihung von Obama-Museum
Tagesspiegel
| 19:15 18.06.
Präsidenten: Merkel überraschend bei Einweihung von Obama-Museum
Die Zeit
| 19:14 18.06.
Barack Obama a inauguré son centre présidentiel à Chicago en présence de Joe Biden, Bill Clinton et George W. Bush
Le Monde
| 01:49 19.06.
Entouré de trois anciens présidents, Barack Obama inaugure son musée présidentiel à Chicago
France24
| 01:00 19.06.
Bývalá prvá dáma Obamová si tvrdo rypla do Trumpa: Slová, ktoré Donalda rozzúria!
Novy Cas
| 20:29 18.06.
Obama otvoril v Chicagu prezidentské centrum, prišli všetci exprezidenti okrem Trumpa
hnonline.sk
| 22:09 18.06.
Eröffnung - Prominente Gäste aus Politik und Kultur bei Feier zu neuem Obama-Center - darunter auch Angela Merkel
Deutschlandfunk
| 23:57 18.06.
Eröffnung - Prominente Gäste aus Politik und Kultur bei Feier zu neuem Obama-Center - darunter auch Angela Merkel
Deutschlandfunk
| 20:36 18.06.
Donald Trump tente de présenter son « deal » avec l’Iran comme une victoire malgré les critiques
Le Figaro
| 20:15 18.06.
Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago: Angela Merkel bei Einweihung zu Gast
Spiegel.de
| 19:51 18.06.
Standing Ovations für Kanzlerin: Merkel überrascht mit Auftritt bei Einweihung von Obama-Museum
n-tv
| 19:35 18.06.
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