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Photo gallery: Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center opens

Attendees listen to the speeches during the grand opening ceremonies for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the grand opening ceremonies for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
A couple head in for a tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center after the grand opening ceremonies in Skokie. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Survivor Edith Schumer of Skokie attends the grand opening ceremonies. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Nobel Laureate Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speech is watched by thousands on a jumbo screen. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Thousands attend the grand opening ceremonies for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Thousands attend the grand opening ceremonies for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Mark Black | Staff Photographer
Nobel Laureate Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks at the grand opening ceremony for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. Mark Black | Staff Photographer