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What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do

Life after the Oval Office comes with a surprising rulebook. From Secret Service details to driving bans and monitored mail, here is what former U.S. presidents are and aren't allowed to do.

What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do
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The Preservation of Messages
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The Preservation of Messages

Under the Presidential Records Act of 1978, all communications sent or received during a presidency are part of the public record and cannot be destroyed. This legal obligation continues to follow a president even after they have finished their term.

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