Former US President Barack Obama became emotional during the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago as his wife Michelle Obama delivered a heartfelt speech remembering their journey, family and the values they built together. Michelle’s words about their life, daughters and Barack’s public service left the former president wiping away tears on stage.
Michelle Obama’s tribute leaves Barack Obama emotional
As Michelle Obama started her speech, she turned towards her husband and asked, “Barack you got to look at me.”
The former president responded with humour, saying, “No I’m not,” which brought laughter from the audience. “I’m gonna look down.”