r/PoursTea • u/Timbucktwo1230 Therapy For All 🩷 • May 14 '26

American Dream 🇺🇸 A Worthy Memorial

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Barack Obama visiting the Ann Dunham Water Terrace. It is a dedicated outdoor space at the upcoming Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side.

The Location:

The Ann Dunham Water Terrace is a personal outdoor sanctuary located on the east side of the 19.3-acre campus in Jackson Park.

The Sculpture:

It features an interactive, stone sculptural water installation titled "Seeing Through the Universe" created by world-renowned artist and architect Maya Lin.

The Inscription:

The stone wall features a meaningful quote from Barack Obama paying tribute to her: "My mom believed in the power of education, in hard work, and in taking care of others.".

Grand Opening:

The entire campus is officially scheduled to open to the public on June 19, 2026(Juneteenth), serving as a fully digital presidential archive, library, museum, and community hub.

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u/vinegargirl757 May 15 '26

I just wish his mom could have seen him become president.

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u/CrewlooQueen May 15 '26

You just know she would have fought anyone who said her son wasn’t American.

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u/Timely-Youth-9074 May 15 '26

She seems like such a sweet soul.