Posted Sep 16, 2014, 12:31 AM
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Two Chicago universities among four finalists for future Obama library
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Reuters
15 Sep 2014
Four universities, including two in Chicago, one in New York and one in Hawaii, have been picked as finalists to host a future Barack Obama presidential library, the library’s foundation said on Monday.
The Barack Obama Foundation said it had issued a “Request for Proposal” to the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia University in New York and the University of Hawaii. The four were picked from 13 contenders.
“These four potential partners have come the farthest in meeting our criteria and have each demonstrated a strong vision for the future Obama Presidential Library,” said board chairman Martin Nesbitt.
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The four finalists must submit a formal proposal that details the management and organization of the project, site development plans, potential for academic collaboration, marketing and other information by Dec. 11.
In early 2015, the board will share its recommendations with Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, who will make the final decision, the statement said.
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