Barack Obama: “Offering his full support and thoughts and prayers on behalf of himself, Michelle and the entire nation”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

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.

I was a little tall for it.