Barack Obama: “Our progress has been fueled by an inherent sense of purpose and ingenuity in our people.”

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.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect."

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

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.