Barack Obama: “This is not an American trend alone.”

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…

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

While we are non-partisan, we are not value-neutral. We have a point of view.

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.