Barack Obama: “Africans are standing up for this future.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…

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

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