Presidential Library

A presidential library is a repository in the United States containing documents, artifacts, and other materials relating to the administration of a particular president of the United States. These libraries are typically established by the president after their term in office and are often affiliated with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The concept was initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who donated his personal and presidential papers to the federal government. The first presidential library, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, was established in Hyde Park, New York, in 1941. Since then, each subsequent president has established a library, with the exception of John Tyler, Chester A. Arthur, and Millard Fillmore. These libraries serve as educational institutions, housing historical records, conducting research, and hosting exhibits that provide insight into the lives and presidencies of the individuals they commemorate. In Hebrew, a presidential library is referred to as ספריית הנשיא. In French, it is called bibliothèque présidentielle, and in Spanish, biblioteca presidencial.