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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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Pre-planned State Funerals
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Pre-planned State Funerals

Upon their inauguration, presidents begin the process of planning their own state funerals, which often include military honors and flyovers. By federal law, American flags must be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a former president.

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