I did hear that they had the foresight to order multiple copies of most of their books.
That way they can replace them once all the pictures have been colored in.
Thank you, I'll be here all week! Try the tortured,baby cow!
Actually, this may not be all that far off.
The initial reports refer to the magnificent facility, which includes "Decisions Point Theater." In an absolutely jaw-dropping coincidence, Little Bush "wrote" a book called "Decision Points," which will no doubt be available for sale at the gift shop.
Chances are that the museum will be designed around the book, to an extent. Expect exhibits directed to: stem cell research, September 11, events leading to war, Hurricane Katrina, AIDS in Africa, the "Surge" and the financial crisis. But don't expect an exhibit about his alcohol problems, even though he discussed them in his book (or so say reviewers). Such an exhibit would not be appropriate.
To the extent there is such a tradition, presidential libraries traditionally try to be accurate. Herbert Hoover's rating as president is generally low, but one doesn't go to the Hoover Library in West Branch, Iowa, and see a whitewashing of his record. The Ford library in Grand Rapids, Michigan, doesn't try to gloss over the Nixon pardon. Supposedly the Nixon and Clinton libraries report basically honestly about each president's troubles with Congress. Truman's library in Independence, Missouri, includes some unflattering things about Harry, but it is very likely that the former president knew about them (he had an office in his library for many years) and wouldn't have it any way other than the way it was.
Perhaps we can expect the same from the Bush library: few real accomplishments, several serious disasters, but reported more-or-less honestly and with some historical merit. But, like Bush's book, the museum may be notable for the things that it omits ....
