Barack Obama: “The humanity that a young child can display... we can all learn from Alex.”

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

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.