What is in a presidential library?

Presidential Libraries are archives and museums, bringing together the documents and artifacts of a President and his administration and presenting them to the public for study and discussion without regard for political considerations or affiliations.

What is the largest presidential library?

With the opening of the 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m2) Air Force One Pavilion in October 2005, the Reagan Library reclaimed the title in terms of physical size; however, the Clinton Library remains the largest presidential library in terms of materials (documents, artifacts, photographs, etc.).

Does Jimmy Carter have a presidential library?

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia houses U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s papers and other material relating to the Carter Administration and the Carter family’s life.

How much did it cost to build the Reagan Library?

Roosevelt, the Reagan Library was built entirely with private donations, at a cost of $60 million (equivalent to $102 million in 2019).

Where are the 14 presidential libraries?

Contact the Presidential Libraries

• Hoover Library. West Branch, Iowa.
• Roosevelt Library. Hyde Park, New York.
• Truman Library. Independence, Missouri.
• Eisenhower Library. Abilene, Kansas.
• Kennedy Library. Boston, Massachusetts.
• Johnson Library. Austin, Texas.
• Nixon Library. College Park, Maryland.
• Nixon Library. Yorba Linda, California.

Where are the 15 presidential libraries?

Where can I find Donald Trump’s public records?

President Donald J. Trump’s Presidential records are housed at National Archives facilities in the National Capital Region. These records are governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and will be available, subject to provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, beginning January 20, 2026.

Which presidents have had a federal library?

Most presidents with federal libraries began planning—even fundraising—before their terms ended. Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his library about five months into his third term. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan even broke ground before they left office.

Who should I contact if I Have Questions about Trump’s plans?

Questions regarding President Trump’s plans for a Presidential Center or Museum should be directed to the Office of Donald J. Trump. Who should I contact if I am interested in President Donald Trump’s official records?

What would happen to the library if the government stopped funding it?

Without government funding, personnel and resources, a president’s foundation would need to pay millions of dollars a year to run the facility in perpetuity. When that money ran out, the library would shut down, or at best throw itself at the mercy of Washington.