Former US president Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends, including three former presidents, in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago.The guest list for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono.Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama posed for pictures before the ceremony with former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton along with former first ladies Jill Biden, Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder to help the Obamas open presidential museum
Barack Obama's presidential museum in Chicago is set to open with a dedication ceremony on Thursday. The event will feature musical performances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, and Bono.
Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-18 · 16:33 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Barack Obama's presidential museum in Chicago is set to open with a dedication ceremony on Thursday. The event will feature musical performances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, and Bono. Former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, along with former first ladies Jill Biden, Laura Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton, were present for pre-ceremony photos with the Obamas. The ceremony celebrates the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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The former first ladies present included Jill Biden, Laura Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama posed for pictures with former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.
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The guest list for the dedication ceremony includes Christina Aguilera and Bono.
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Bruce Springsteen, Bono, and Stevie Wonder are helping the Obamas open their presidential museum.
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