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Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· June 18, 2026
· 2 min read
(AP) — Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Georg
Key takeaway President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami residents with ties to Chicago or an interest in presidential history may be watching the Obama Presidential Center's opening with great interest. As a city that hosts many cultural and historical attractions, Miami can appreciate the significance of such a center. The Obama Presidential Center's expected annual draw of over 1 million visitors is a notable figure, especially considering Miami's own experience with attracting large crowds to its tourist destinations, such as Miami Beach and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The center's location in Chicago's Jackson Park, a lakefront area, may also evoke comparisons to Miami's own waterfront spaces, like the Miami Beach Boardwalk or the upcoming developments in the Coconut Grove waterfront area. As Miami continues to develop its own cultural and historical landmarks, the success of the Obama Presidential Center may serve as a model for similar initiatives in South Florida.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Georg
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