2026年6月19日, 芝加哥奥巴马总统中心在一次献身仪式后, 向公众开放。 The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens to the public on June 19, 2026, after a dedication ceremony.

芝加哥的奥巴马总统中心将于2026年6月18日正式开放, The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will officially open on June 18, 2026, with a dedication ceremony followed by public access on June 19, nearly five years after its groundbreaking. 以社群领袖、志愿者及支持者为主, 将纪念奥巴马总统任期内充满希望与变革的遗产。 Events through June 21 will honor the legacy of hope and change from the Obama presidency, featuring community leaders, volunteers, and supporters. 奥巴马总统在视频讲话中强调,希望意味着相信通过集体努力取得进展是可能的。 President Obama, in a video message, emphasized that hope means believing progress is possible through collective effort. 这个中心位于芝加哥南边的杰克逊公园, 尽管奥巴马基金会认为这个中心对当地有利, 却仍面临社群对繁华化和环境影响的担忧。 The center, located in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side, has faced community concerns over gentrification and environmental impacts, though the Obama Foundation maintains it will benefit the local area.