The $850 million Obama Presidential Center opened on Chicago’s South Side in June, honoring the civic legacy of former US President Barack Obama.
During the center’s dedication ceremony on June 18, the former president emphasized that the center was a display of deep civic history and encouragement — and “not just a place to see Michelle’s dresses, although I understand that will be the top attraction.”
During the center’s opening week, I toured the museum with other enthusiastic visitors and stood in line with many of them to take a close look at some of the former first lady’s most iconic fashion moments.
While the life-size Oval Office…
