Posted on 06/18/2026 7:46:04 AM PDT by central_va
As of the latest available information, the Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago has not yet displayed the American flag outside. Multiple reports from June 2026 note that while the center is designed to reflect American values and history, there is currently no visible American flag on display, and some visitors have not even spotted flagpoles on the property
The center, which opened to the public on June 19, 2026, is a 19.3‑acre campus combining a museum, library, community spaces, and a Chicago Public Library branch Wikipedia+1. It is intended to be a public space that embodies American heritage, but the absence of an outdoor flag is a point of discussion among visitors.
In summary, as of now, the American flag is not visibly displayed anywhere on the Obama Presidential Center property, though the design and mission of the campus suggest it may be installed in the future
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Actually, I think it is rather appropriate, They are telling us who they are. Besides, no flagpole, no outdoor “Pride” flag.
What did Michelle say? “All this for a piece of cloth?”
Obama hates America.
What’s the surprise
His object, as he himself stated, in a speech to the nation, was to fundamentally transform the nation
Everything Trump does to fix the damage is met with Obama- borne hatred. From Obama supporters in this country
Why would Obama have a us flag anywhere near him or his ptroperty
That flag hatred was rife in he basketball finals
Both teams, coaches, spectators
This fake president and fake wife are abominations. They are an embarrassment to humanity and civil society. The main question is: Can they be deported???
How can this be an “oversight”?
“In summary, as of now, the American flag is not visibly displayed anywhere on the Obama Presidential Center property, though the design and mission of the campus suggest it may be installed in the future”
Us “traditionalist” Americans ALWAYS put the flag first. Conversely, the Democrats have a long history of the U. S. Flag being an afterthought. From being improperly displayed to being forgotten or subjugated to other flags. They seem to be completely ignorant of flag etiquette, when and how to salute the flag.
How many pictures are out there of King Obama and Queen Schillary standing with their arms by their sides or clasping their hands while the colors are being displayed or the anthem played?
No, the flag wasn’t forgotten at the Bamster Expresidential Center, it was never even thought of . . .
A Flag to 0bama is like Sunshine to a Vampire.
Never draw attention to a flak tower.
Obama Presidential Center is just like Barry a Total Mess
I hope everyone craps on the floor ,just like every Blue run city.
She actually dropped the f-bomb……
“A Flag to 0bama is like Sunshine to a Vampire.”
And for the same reason. Evil behavior and intent abhorrent of the symbol of the truth
All someone needs to do is to install an “L” into the Presidental Port-a-Potty which is little more than a monument to the AMERICAN FAG. Insert an “L” an you have a monument to the AMERICAN F-L-AG.
Oh, they ran out of money, you know!
They need to save some $ somewhere, not just on contractors!
That said, one also suspects that there will be meetings on just how to meet the minimum while minimizing the flag's presence.
Smaller flag?
Flag places in a non-prominent place?
Or (my best guess) Our Stars and Strips displayed among several other flags (UN etc) so as to diminish the stature of the American Flag.
The US taxpayer picks up the costs for these presidential libraries. No flag, no money.
SO..... these vaunted AI programs either don't know what the date is, or don't understand the proper form of the word OPEN to use.
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