~~~A Day with a President~~~

We recently went to Little Rock to spend the day exploring many of the attractions it has to offer. One of our stops was the Clinton Presidential Library. We have never visited any of our Presidential Libraries but many of our friends have and they told us we should go see them. How right they were, it was so interesting and full of amazing information, documents and artifacts.

When we first pulled into the parking lot we saw this awesome train bridge. The Junction Bridge was constructed in 1884 as the primary railroad bridge connecting the northern and southern railway lines. Junction Bridge has served as a backdrop to both Little Rock and North Little Rock’s skylines for over 100 years. It is a beautiful train bridge that has now been made into a pedestrian walk.

Presidential Libraries are not libraries in the usual sense. They are archives and museums, preserving the written record and physical history of our presidents.

When we first entered into the building of course we went through a security check. And then the first thing we came upon was the information center and the two of Clinton's vehicles. His personal Mustang and the Presidential Limousine.

This is just a small portion of the many official records. There was also daily records of all of the Presidents daily activities that you could read.

The museum also includes replicas of the Cabinet Room and the Oval Office. It is the only duplicate of the Oval Office anywhere.

Cabinet Room

Oval Office

Here is a sample of an official dinner menu and the table setting used when entertaining dignitaries from other countries or hosting official dinners.

This is just a few of the many gifts that the Clinton's received while in office. These all become part of the libraries collection. I would be sad if I had to give them up. ☺

Here are a few of the Inaugural dresses worn by some of the former First Ladies on display. It was interesting to see how styles have changed over the years.

This was one of a couple of Crystal Christmas Trees that were made for the White House. It was around 8 foot tall and strangely beautiful.

This was just a few of the many pictures I took... We really enjoyed our day visiting Clinton's Library and I highly recommend that if you ever have the opportunity to visit any Presidential Library it is a must thing to do.

So until later... Have Fun and enjoy life every single day!