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Presidential libraries teach us these leaders were 'men before they were monuments': Historian

The Obama Presidential Center is set to open today after nearly a decade in the works. The 19-acre campus includes a museum, public spaces, gardens, and exhibits that trace President Obama's journey from community organizer to his time in the White House. Historian Jon Meacham joins Stephanie Ruhle with his thoughts on the center and Obama's legacy.

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