Former President Barack Obama officially inaugurated his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, marking a significant call to defend democracy as three former presidents accompanied him on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes, and global icons.

The nation’s first Black president addressed the crowd: “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is and remind us of what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens.”

Obama embraced principles like honesty, integrity, kindness, and........

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