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After 10 years of planning, construction and setbacks, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will finally open to the public next summer.

During an interview in Arkansas on Monday, Obama announced that the center — located on the South Side of Chicago — will begin welcoming visitors in June.

"We're going to open in June so that y'al

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