Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is the presidential library and burial site of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States (1981–1989), and his wife Nancy Reagan. Located in Simi Valley, California, the library is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library | |
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General information | |
Location | Simi Valley, California, United States |
Coordinates | 34.2595°N 118.8194°W / 34.2595; -118.8194 |
Named for | Ronald Reagan |
Construction started | November 21, 1988 |
Completed | November 4, 1991 |
Cost | $60 million USD |
Management | National Archives and Records Administration Reagan Library Foundation |
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Size | 243,000 square feet (22,600 m2) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Hugh Stubbins |
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The library opened in 1991 and houses the repository of presidential records from the Reagan administration. The library contains millions of documents, photographs, films and tapes. It also contains memorabilia and a permanent exhibit of Ronald Reagan's life.