Presidential Museum and Leadership Library facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Presidential Museum and Leadership Library |
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| Replica of President Harry Truman's Oval Office rug | |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1965 |
| Location | Odessa, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31°52′58″N 102°19′05″W / 31.88287087654273°N 102.31813616226543°W |
| Website | https://shepperdinstitute.com/presidential-archives/ |
The Presidential Archives and Leadership Library is a special place in Odessa, Texas. It's like a museum and a library all rolled into one! Here, you can learn all about the presidents of the United States and what it means to be a leader. It's located right on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
How It Started
This special place started out as the Presidential Museum. For a short time, it had to close its doors. But don't worry, it reopened in 2010!
In 2011, everything inside, including all the books and exhibits, moved to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. That's when it became the Presidential Archives and Leadership Library. It's now a place for everyone to learn and explore.
What You Can See
The library has many cool exhibits. You can learn about different presidents and their lives. There are also displays about what it means to be a leader. It's a great way to understand American history and how leaders shape our world.
Gallery
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Theodore Roosevelt exhibit
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Home of the Bushes from 1948-1949 in Odessa
