The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is building a replica of Air Force One. Regardless of your political persuasion, there are some interesting things at presidential libraries. The Nixon Library has bronze statues of the leaders of the time standing in room talking. You can walk among them. It's a similar idea as Madame Tussaud's but the bronze gives the impression of being frozen in history. The Reagan Library has a replica of the Oval Office (decorated as it was at Reagan's presidency.) These exhibits are good for kids, especially, who seem to benefit more from seeing concrete examples of rooms and people. When I grew up on the East Coast, we could drive to Washington DC and "see" the government. It's a more daunting trip from CA. I think a replica of Air Force One that visitors can go in and explore is an excellent idea.
Posted by Justene Adamec at January 19, 2003 09:46 AM