Louise Bernard
Coverage of Louise Bernard in the Nexus archive.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago
As Juneteenth celebrations occur nationwide, former President Barack Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago's South Side, emphasizing community inspiration and historical reflection. The center, featuring exhibits on Obama's presidency and a museum with interactive displays, coincides with Juneteenth's commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S.
- As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago
Former President Barack Obama's presidential center opened in Chicago's South Side, coinciding with Juneteenth celebrations. The center aims to inspire community change through exhibits and spaces like a museum, garden, and library. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., marked by Union troops declaring freedom in Texas on June 19, 1865.
- With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal
Barack Obama's presidential museum in Chicago's South Side opens to the public on Juneteenth, featuring a digital museum with a life-sized Oval Office replica, public spaces like a library and basketball court, and exhibits on political achievements and personal reflections. The $850 million project aims to inspire community engagement and reflection on societal change.
- Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side opens to the public on Juneteenth, featuring a mix of political and personal exhibits, including a digital Oval Office replica and community spaces. The $850 million campus includes a library, basketball court, and exhibits on Obama's presidency, with a focus on inspiring local change.