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Re: The Presidential Library? - DaveS - 12-17-2008
You evidently haven't heard that the GWB Library was flooded. Ruined both coloring books.
Re: The Presidential Library? - mikeylikesit - 12-17-2008
All presidential libraries have become spin machines. I'm not aware of any exceptions.
Re: The Presidential Library? - cbelt3 - 12-17-2008
Based on a 1980's conversation with a friend of my grandparents who served in the White House for both of Richard Nixon's terms.. The main purpose of a Presidential Library is a tax deduction and a potential income stream for the retired president. Ostensibly it's an historian's dream facility, with access to documents and recording that allow a glimpse into the events that shaped and surrounded history.
The facility is built and maintained by tax decuctible donations
Re: The Presidential Library? - kap - 12-17-2008
Thanks for the info cbelt3
Re: The Presidential Library? - mikeylikesit - 12-17-2008
Kap! You live within a short drive of two Presidential Libraries. Have you seen either?
Re: The Presidential Library? - kap - 12-17-2008
Nope! Never knew that.
Wait! You're talking about the Reagan library in Simi?
Re: The Presidential Library? - mikeylikesit - 12-17-2008
And the Nixon Library in some god forsaken place about 30-45 minutes from you.
Re: The Presidential Library? - kap - 12-17-2008
Nixon Presidential Library is located in Yorba Linda, Orange County, CA. A.k.a the Orange Curtain!
Re: The Presidential Library? - mikeylikesit - 12-17-2008
I knew that. You should visit them. Let me know if it's worth the trip.
Re: The Presidential Library? - kap - 12-17-2008
Ahem, I'd prefer visiting the Library of Congress instead. However, if I ever do to one or both of them I will post of my experiences here
