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The Obamas Return to Chicago

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November 30, 2021
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President and Mrs. Obama were back in Chicago to show some holiday gratitude to the people and programs taking on some of the biggest issues in the community we call home. It was an opportunity to hear what’s working, and how we can provide even more support.

44 Hours With the Obamas

From heartfelt conversations with community leaders and medical workers, to the infectious optimism of neighborhood students, to the fun of hoops and a holiday toy drop, it was an inspiring few days in Chicago. Check it out!

President and Mrs. Obama drop off holiday gifts to patients in the lobby of the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL on December 3, 2021.
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President and Mrs. Obama drop off holiday gifts to patients in the lobby of the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL on December 3, 2021.

3D rendering of the Obama Presidential Center Plaza

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