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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.

Overseeing a Presidential Library
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Overseeing a Presidential Library

According to the Presidential Libraries Act of 1955, every president is responsible for the creation of a library in their name. They are also expected to donate their official papers and historical artifacts to the public as part of their lasting legacy.

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