You are the President - The Game of Big Decisions
- Ages 14 and up
- 3 - 6 players
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The President has been assassinated and you, the Senators, must vote on the issues facing your fictional state – while keeping one eye on the presidency, of course! Wrestle with political dilemmas of the past, present, and future and navigate the election without damaging your image. As you get closer to the top spot, find out how well you really know your friends and discover who has what it takes to lead the country.
Should teenagers be given the vote? Should dangerous science be banned? Should fun jobs get lower salaries? You are the President. You decide. A social board game that’ll have you debating hot topics with your friends and family. Tackle ethical dilemmas: will you stick to your principles or chase power at all costs?
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The Presidential Library system comprises 14 Presidential Libraries. These facilities are overseen by the Office of Presidential Libraries in the National Archives and Records Administration.
During his second term in office, President Franklin D. Roosevelt surveyed the vast quantities of papers and other materials he and his staff had accumulated. In the past, many Presidential papers and records had been lost, destroyed, sold for profit, or ruined by poor storage conditions. President Roosevelt sought a better alternative. On the advice of noted historians and scholars, he established a public repository to preserve the evidence of the Presidency for future generations. Beginning a tradition that continues to this day, he raised private funds for the new facility and then turned it over to the United States government for operation through the National Archives. Congress legislated this policy, passing the Presidential Libraries Act in 1955 (amended in 1986). Through archives, museums, and public programs, Presidential libraries continue to preserve the documents and artifacts of our Presidents, helping us learn about our nation and our democracy.