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Hyde Park, New York
Originally designed by Franklin Roosevelt and dedicated on June 30, 1941, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is the nation’s first presidential library and the only one used by a sitting president. The current state-of-theart museum features Roosevelt’s oval office desk and interactive maps of the D-Day invasion. A special exhibit, “FDR’s Final Campaign,” tells the story of Roosevelt’s vision for the future of the United States and the world. At the center of his postwar plans was the creation of the United Nations. Roosevelt’s dogged quest to establish the UN amid the stresses of World War II, a presidential campaign and his flagging health is the central theme of the exhibit, which is on view until the end of the year. 845-486-7751, fdrlibrary.org
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Simi Valley, California
The museum’s 18 galleries allow visitors to interact with artifacts and engage with interactive displays to be fully immersed in the life of the 40th U.S. president. Exhibits capture Reagan’s patriotic spirit, his respect for individual liberty, his belief in global democracy and his support of economic opportunity. At the Air Force One Pavilion, visitors can walk aboard the real Air Force One aircraft in which Reagan flew over 660,000 miles. Guided tours are not available at press time, but groups are welcome to self-guide or to purchase an audio wand. Dining options are available. 805-577-4066, reaganlibrary.com
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Boston, Massachusetts
The library and museum is housed in a building designed by I.M. Pei on a 10acre waterfront site on Columbia Point that offers panoramic views of Boston’s skyline and Harbor Islands. The library’s 22 permanent exhibits cover Kennedy’s life from his boyhood to assassination in 1963. The library seeks to advance the study and understanding of Kennedy’s life and career and the times in which he lived; and to promote a greater appreciation of America’s political and cultural heritage, the process of governing and the importance of public service. Hours and group sizes are limited; advanced timed tickets are required. 617-514-1589, jfklibrary.org
