Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Presidential Libraries

Presidential Libraries

Anthony Clark discussed presidential libraries, how they are created and run, as well as their significance to history.

Description

Anthony Clark discussed presidential libraries, how they are created and run, as well as their significance to history.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Why does a president's version of history get told right away? How long does it take for presidential records to be available to the public?
  • Explain the process of building a presidential library. How is former President Obama changing the process?
  • Describe the conflict that the National Archives has in running presidential libraries.
  • Describe the creation of the Franklin Roosevelt library and how it impacted future presidential libraries.
  • Explain the costs associated with creating and running presidential libraries. How has it changed over time?

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Endowment
    • Franklin D. Roosevelt
    • National Archives
    • President
    • Presidential Records

    Topics

    Executive BranchU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity