Demian Brady

2 months ago | ntu.org | Demian Brady |Katie Hodge

View PDFCosts for the presidential library system have risen to over $100 million a year. The system, originally envisioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt, has grown into an expansive network of 14 facilities preserving the records of America’s former chief executives. While the system ensures public access to presidential archives, its costs—borne largely by taxpayers—cast doubt on the system’s fiscal sustainability.