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Watch live: Obama Presidential Center holds star-studded dedication ceremony
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will hold a star-studded dedication ceremony on Thursday, with former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama set to speak.
Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are all planning to attend the ceremony to commemorate the center’s opening.
They will join “global leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens,” with performances and appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera and John Legend, among others.
“I can tell you that this is a celebration for those who helped get President Obama where he is. And this is a gift to them,” CEO of the Obama Foundation Valerie Jarrett said. “And so the people who will be here are the people who’ve been helpful along the way.”
Watch the live event above at noon EDT.
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