Presidential Libraries: The Federal System and Related Legislation

Relyea, Harold C.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Humanities;    Library legislation;    Libraries;    Infrastructure;    Federal libraries;   

RP-ID  :  RS20825
RP-ID  :  RS20825_2008Nov26

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Through the National Archives and Records Administration, the federalgovernment currently manages and maintains 12 presidential libraries. Inaugurated with the Presidential Libraries Act of 1955, these entities are privately constructed on behalf of former Presidents and, upon completion, are deeded to the federal government. This report provides a brief overview of the federal presidential libraries system and tracks the progress of related legislation.