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Towards a More Perfect Union

The legacy of Barack and Michelle Obama began earlier than November 4, 2008. Explore the people, events, and movement that shaped the lives of the Obamas. Dive into iconic social justice moments of the past, the familial history of Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson Obama, and the grassroots support that made Election Night 2008 possible.
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Level 2 of the Museum
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Toward a More Perfect Union

Towards A More Perfect Union explores the people, events, and movements that shaped the lives of the Obamas. Dive into iconic social justice moments of the past, the history of Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson Obama, and the grassroots support that made election night 2008 possible.

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Building Lives of Service

Before becoming President and First Lady, the Obamas were deeply committed to work that bettered the lives of those in their community. Take a peak into the professional lives of President and Mrs. Obama and what stirred their desire to uplift others.

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Yes We Can

The election of President Obama created a movement that energized millions of people to believe in their power to change the nation for the better. “Yes We Can” celebrates the diverse tapestry of people driven to action by President Obama’s campaign. Explore “Yes We Can” and wonder at the stories of organizers, volunteers, and supporters who made November 4, 2008 possible. The dynamic exhibit includes film, images, and a fun, colorful installation of over 444 campaign buttons from folks across the country. 

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Other Exhibitions on Level 2

  • Changing Nation, Changing World

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

  • Finding Purpose

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

  • Power of Place

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

  • Campaign for President

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

  • Change We Can Believe In

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

  • Election Night Around the World

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

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