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H.Res. 1624

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the Nation's First Presidential library, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
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Latest Action · October 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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October 13, 2026
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This resolution recognizes the 110th anniversary of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont, Ohio, which opened in 1916 as the nation's first presidential library. The Hayes family, including President Hayes' eight children, established the library at Spiegel Grove, Hayes' former residence, to preserve his personal papers, military records, and presidential documents for future generations. The resolution highlights that the Hayes library served as a model for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and eventually led to the creation of the current system of 16 federal presidential libraries. The museum houses over 20,000 artifacts including Abraham Lincoln's slippers, documents signed by every U.S. president from George Washington to Donald Trump, and original gates from the White House used during the Hayes presidency. The resolution also connects this anniversary to the nation's 250th independence celebration in 2026 and encourages Americans to reflect on their civic responsibilities and democratic heritage.

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