We left Shawnee, Oklahoma heading for our next stop along the way the state of Arkansas a distance of 291 miles. Arkansas was one of the few states that I actually took a picture of the Welcome To sign because I was usually texting or talking on my cell phone when we passed most of the other state line signs. When we reached Little Rock we went to see the Clinton Presidential Library which is only about 10 miles off I-40 in downtown Little Rock on President Clinton Avenue. You pass through River Market which has attractions, shopping, dining and lodging on the water front all within walking distance of the presidential library. Inside the presidential library you will find exhibits: Life in the White House, The Early Years, exact replica of the Oval Office when Clinton was President and and exhibit describing the ongoing work of President Clinton and the William J. Clinton Foundation and a full-scale replica of the White House Cabinet Room. Key events and highlights of the Clinton administration are present on a timeline. The President's daily schedules are located in binders below the timeline. There is also an orientation theatre that focuses on Clinton's life and political career and highlights of his 1992 and 1996 campaigns. Other exhibits include the presidential limousine and work of the United States Secret Service. No flash photography is allowed inside the library which is why there are no pictures of the inside exhibits. However, I did manage to sneak a picture of me and Chris sitting behind the desk used when President's give special speeches on TV. Next to the library housed in an historic brick building is the Clinton School of Public Service. When leaving Little Rock I saw a church so I took a picture of the church. A lot of times when I am traveling I take pictures of churches for their unusual architecture, shape or uniqueness. What caught my eye with this church was the uniqueness of it's steeple which to me looked different from most other steeples. Finally it was time to leave Arkansas and enter Tennessee. Of course to go from Arkansas to Tennessee you have to cross the Mississippi River so my final two pictures on the blog tonight show us crossing the great Mississippi River. My next blog will be about Arab, Alabama. Yes followers there is an Arab in Alabama so stay tuned for that chapter in my trek across the country. Good night all and this blog is specifically dedicated to my follower that expressed their disappointment in not being able to read a blog from me everyday.
Ann,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your adventure with us. It is wonderful.
Hey Ann, you look good in the President's seat. I think you might want to consider that position. Hope you are having a great time.
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