From the Dec. 25, 2012, Chicago Tribune residential libraries are.
Of course, my being someone who really loves to research, these would be of interest to me.
These are Libraries Overseen by the National Archives and Records Administration which is responsible for its operation and maintenance. The presidential library system began in 1939 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt donated his personal and presidential papers to the federal government.
These are in order of dedication.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: Hyde Park, NY, dedicated JULY 4, 1940.
** America's first presidential library was conceived and built under Roosevelt's direction while he was still president.
** It is undergoing a $41 million renovation.
HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: Independence, Missouri, dedicated July 6, 1957.
**Truman played an active role in the daily operation of the library, personally training museum guides and was known for showing up and answering questions from students.
** A $23 million renovation completed in 2009. A $1.6 million project preserved his office as it was at the time of his death in 1972. His funeral was held in the auditorium and he and his wife Bess are buried on the grounds.
That Would Have Been Something to Visit and Have the President Talk to You. --DaCoot
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