What Chicago means to Michelle Obama

Описание: Chicago will always be home. It's where Craig and I grew up. Where Barack and I met and fell in love. Where we taught our girls to tie their shoes and reach for the stars.

Where the ride of a lifetime took root - and took off.

So when it came time to decide where we'd build the Obama Presidential Center, Barack and I knew exactly where it had to be: Jackson Park on the South Side of Chicago.

It's a way of giving back to the community that has given us so much. But it's more than that, too. It's a tribute to the big-hearted, open-armed people and communities who have defined this city - and buoyed our family through thick ano thin. It's a launchpad for the next generation of young leaders who are going to change the world.

And that's why we're so excited that the Obama Presidential Center will begin its grand opening celebrations on June 18th and will officially open to the public on June 19th. We hope it will be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can visit Chicago, connect with each other, and walk away believing even more in yourself — and in what we all can accomplish together.

We can't wait for you to visit. See you soon!