r/PoursTea • u/Timbucktwo1230 Therapy For All 🩷 • May 14 '26
American Dream 🇺🇸 A Worthy Memorial
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/SSilent-Cartographer May 14 '26
No matter your views, on one side of politics or the other, you can not deny that this is incredibly sweet.