Well, this took me down a bit of a rabbit hole finding out about the Presidential Library System. It started with FDR in 1939 and then Truman got Congress to pass the Presidential Libraries Act in 1955 which led to the Presidential Records Act of 1978. Have a good morning!
That would be an interesting tour. It opened long after we left the area.
ReplyDeleteI bet Jerry could get in by asking.
DeleteIt seems like a beautiful environment in which to store historical papers.
ReplyDeleteAnd it hosts scholars in residence.
DeleteWell, this took me down a bit of a rabbit hole finding out about the Presidential Library System. It started with FDR in 1939 and then Truman got Congress to pass the Presidential Libraries Act in 1955 which led to the Presidential Records Act of 1978. Have a good morning!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure how it was funded, but it is nice center.
DeleteI like its simple and elegant interior.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful library. I would love to visit here. I will look forward to more photos and info when get that behind the scenes tour.
ReplyDeleteI am having fun with the travel Tuesdays
DeleteI wonder what Washington would think of our politics now!?!
ReplyDeleteThe book lecture talked about the challenges in the late 1790's early 1800's, he would worried but not surprised.
DeleteIt must be rather impressive.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone would be interest in my papers and such.
ReplyDelete