The Barack Obama Foundation has announced that thirteen organizations have submitted proposals to build the Barack Obama Presidential Library, and the final decision will be made, with input from the first family, towards the end of this year. Five of the proposed sites are in Illinois, where President Obama launched his political career, though Hawaii and New York are also considered to be top choices. Obama previously stated that he wanted his library to be an anchor for economic development while reflecting the values of his public-service career: expanding economic opportunity and promoting peace, justice and dignity around the world. Hawaii officials estimate that a library in Honolulu would generate millions of dollars in revenue each year, would create nearly 2,000 permanent jobs and attract up to 800,000 visitors each year. Shan Tsutsui, Hawaii's Lt. Governor stated, "Our global orientation, multicultural population, robust visitor industry and unrivaled natural beauty make Hawaii a logical destination to house and nurture the president's legacy."
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 8-10-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
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