Presidential Libraries
The first presidential library was dedicated in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Following Roosevelt's example, Herbert Hoover and Harry Truman both opened presidential libraries to hold their donated papers. Now, the National Archives administers 13 presidential libraries, with a 14th in the planning stages.
- Presidential Library SystemLearn more about the system of presidential libraries and the National Archive's plan for future presidential recordkeeping.
Digital Collections and Library Contact Info
- Herbert HooverThe Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum hosts Hoover's presidential papers and exhibits about his administration. Presidency: 1929-1933. Some digitized materials.
- Franklin D. RooseveltThe Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum hosts Roosevelt's personal and presidential papers and exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1933-1945. Some digitized materials.
- Harry TrumanThe Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum hosts Truman's personal and presidential papers as well as exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1945-1953. Some digitized materials.
- Dwight D. EisenhowerThe Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home hosts Eisenhower's personal and presidential papers as well as exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1953-1961. Some digitized materials.
- John F. KennedyThe John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum hosts Kennedy's personal and presidential papers and exhibits about his administration. Presidency: 1961-1963. Some digitized materials.
- Lyndon B. JohnsonThe LBJ Presidential Library hosts Johnson's congressional and presidential papers and exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1963-1969. Some digitized materials.
- Richard NixonThe Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosts Nixon's personal and presidential papers and exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1969-1974. Some digitized materials.
- Gerald R. FordThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum hosts Ford's personal and presidential papers and exhibits about his administration. Presidency: 1974-1977. Some digitized collections.
- Jimmy CarterThe Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum hosts Carter's presidential papers and exhibits about his administration. Presidency: 1977-1981. Some digitized materials.
- Ronald ReaganThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum hosts Reagan's presidential papers, California gubernatorial materials, and exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1981-1989. Some digitized materials.
- George H.W. BushThe George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum hosts Bush's personal and presidential papers and exhibits about his administration. Presidency: 1989-1993. Some digitized materials.
- Bill ClintonThe William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum hosts Clinton's presidential papers and exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 1993-2001. Some digitized materials.
- George W. BushThe George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum hosts Bush's presidential papers, Texas gubernatorial materials, and exhibits about his administrations. Presidency: 2001-2009. Some digitized materials.
- Barack ObamaThe Barack Obama Presidential Library is not yet open. A website for the library maintains links to materials that are currently available. Presidency: 2009-2017. Some digital materials.
- Donald TrumpPlans for the Donald Trump Presidential Records have not yet been announced. Materials from the administration are available as part of the Compilation of Presidential Documents. Presidency: 2017-2021. Some digital materials.
- Joseph R. BidenMaterials for the current president, Joe Biden, and his administration are in part made available through the Compilation of Presidential Documents. Presidency: 2021 - present.
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