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FLASHBACK: See Obama's historic '08 victory speech ahead of presidential center opening
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June 18, 2026
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1:59Now Playing"It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”
We resurface history ahead of the Obama Presidential Center ceremony today in Chicago, where 18 years ago, the city was the backdrop for Obama’s historic victory speech in Grant Park in 2008.
WATCH FRIDAY on MS NOW as Michele Norris hosts a special behind-the-scenes look into the Presidential Center, featuring exclusive interviews with the former president, first lady, and members of their inner circle.
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