CHICAGO, Illinois-Former President Barack Obama, joined by former first lady Michelle Obama and three former presidents (Bush, Clinton and Biden), celebrated the opening of his presidential library and museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together thousands, including politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.

Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony and Eddie Vedder took turns on the stage ahead of Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder.

"I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is and remind us what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens," said Obama, a Chicago south side organizer-turned president, and the nation's first Black president who served two consecutive four-year terms in office beginning in 2009.

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