Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa

Herbert Hoover was the earliest president to create a historic park for himself, with his birthplace, library, museum, and tomb, all in one place, open to the public. His presidential library and museum opened in 1962, on a spot chosen by Hoover, and he was there for the dedication, on his 88th birthday. The library is one of thirteen official presidential libraries that are managed by the National Archives.