Barack Obama: “After all, I have the blood of Africa within me, and my family's own story encompasses both the tragedies and triumphs…”

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back where we were before we started the war, except maybe a little bit worse…

It's a way to honor her trailblazing leadership, and inspire visitors to follow in her footsteps.

That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.