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So how come all ex-presidents have to build a memorial library? Is it a jolly good read???
Important documents pertaining to their administration are stored there. The presidency generates a *lot* of public documents. Presumeably many of them are signed and are thus priceless artifacts.
I assume that some of the many gifts they receive from foreign dinitaries are also on display. It's probably a nice tourist attraction. I've never actually visited one though. It seems like it would do good for the local economy of wherever they came from.
Also, it would have valuable "first source" material for anybody studying history. However, many of these functions are performed by the National Archives. AFAIK, the Archives may only be requuired to store certain items; perhaps only bills signed. Booooring. People want to see Reagan's saddle. Who are we to stand in their way?
I often think the Clinton Library should have on display a piece of oval office carpet with that "naughty" stain on it.
lol
Kevin
And of the Nixon Library: The remains of a gate with some water behind it?
LOL
It is their one last chance to try to put history of their administrations in a positive light, and sometimes, as in Roosevelt, their final resting place. We feel very fortunate to visit these places, in the cases of men who have been good presidents. Texas, and the Methodist uni where Bush wants to be memoralized are all having an unfortunate discussion about that.
The man does NOT represent the country well, and history will bear that out. Sad that we have had to all put up with it. I initially grew my hair out, in protest of his elections.
Today has been a very emotional day for many americans, and I hope you can take note of that in the broader world. Many of us feel a long injustice has finally been put right.
We are in a time of some real change and soul searching. Please bear with us, and look for some very different moves in the future, if you can.
-Daniel
John, In Bush's case, maybe it should be an elementary school!
It could feature a display of a wax figure of him reading a children's book upside down. lol
peace, jonalbear
They didn't always have libraries. This is something that began in the 20th century if I am not mistaken. As someone else said, they could hand everything over to the National Archive but having a library: is an ego boost, serves as a sort of shrine to their years in office (which is pretty much the same thing as an ego boost), and allows them to control information flow and access to papers, i.e. protect and preserve their image. It seems every new presidential library is bigger than the last one and they can have them. I for one would rather go get my teeth cleaned than go see a president's library.
Ego.
Why are all presidents related to the British monarchy?
Illuminati.
In case your bored on your next visit to the US.
http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/contact/libraries.html
LOL
Kevin
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages and accepting donations.
The Library will include:
1. The Hurricane Katrina Room, which is still under construction.
2. The Alberto Gonzales Room, where you won't be able to remember anything.
3. The Texas Air National Guard Room, where you don't even have to show up.
4. The Walter Reed Hospital Room, where they don't let you in.
5. The Guantanamo Bay Room, where they don't let you out.
6. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Room, which no one has been able to find.
7. The National Debt Room, which is huge and has no ceiling.
8. The Tax Cut Room, with entry only to the wealthy.
9. The Economy Room, which is in the toilet.
10. The Iraq War Room. (After you complete your first visit, they make you go back for a second, third, fourth, and sometimes fifth visit.)
11. The Dick Cheney Room, in the famous undisclosed location, complete with shooting gallery.
12. The Environmental Conservation Room, still empty.
13. The Supreme Gift Shop, where you can buy an election.
14. The Airport Men's Room, where you can meet some of your favorite Republican Senators.
15. The Decider Room, complete with dart board, magic 8-ball, Ouija board,dice, coins, and straws.
The library will also include many famous Quotes by George W. Bush:
1. 'The vast majority of our imports come from outside the country.'
2. 'If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.'
3. 'Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child.'
4. 'No senior citizen should ever have to choose between prescription drugs and medicine.'
5. 'I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.'
6. 'One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'.'
7. 'Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.'
8. 'I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future.'
9. 'The future will be better tomorrow.'
10. 'We're going to have the best educated American people in the world.'
11. 'One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures.' (during an education photo-op)
12. 'Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it.'
13. 'We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.'
14. 'It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.'
15. 'I stand by all the misstatements that I've made.' - George W. Bush to Sam Donaldson
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
Sincerely,
Jack Abramoff,
Co-Chair , G. W. Bush Library Board of Directors
So, Bush is retired and he has a ranch.
Q: Why hasn’t he gone riding yet?
A: He’s afraid his horse might throw a shoe.
It's copy/paste time!