Barack and Michelle Obama announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for his long-awaited presidential library will be held on Tuesday in Chicago.
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Our virtual groundbreaking festivities for the Obama Presidential Center will take place on Monday, Sept. 27 and Tuesday, Sept. 28.
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The Obama Foundation made the formal announcement Wednesday that Jackson Park (Chicago) will officially host the Obama Presidential Center.
Chicago is fighting hard to make sure the library ends up in President Barack Obama's home town.
The University of Chicago is being tight lipped about its proposal. But reports say the university would offer one of three off-campus sites, including the South Shore Cultural Center, where President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama had their wedding reception. Watch more on this story below.
