Today was about William Jefferson Clinton, the man from Hope, AR. We crossed the mighty Mississippi and entered Arkansas. It is flat and unremarkable until you get to Little Rock. This capital city is situated in the middle of the state and it is cute. They have developed a nice area along the waterfront and we wished we had time to do some exploring.
The Clinton Presidential Library is adjacent to the Riverwalk and the property is on the Arkansas River. It is a large stainless steel building resembling a train. Three floors of information on the former president are arranged in an orderly way and glass walls and ceilings give lots of light. Floor two had an exact replica of the White House Cabinet Room while floor three housed the Oval Office. Well informed docents filled in colorful facts. We enjoyed the huge electronic displays that gave information for each year of the Clinton presidency with lots of photos. Other areas showed planning and execution of state dinners and other special events.
Jeff and I really enjoyed a special exhibit of movie & TV cowboys. It brought back great memories of lots of our youthful heroes.
We traveled on for most of the day and we are staying overnight in Texarkana, TX. We're at a cute KOA with a nature trail and friendly staff. At 8pm each night they show the move "The Long Trailer" with Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz. They are newlyweds who set up housekeeping in a 41' trailer. We sat outside with two other couples and found it dated, but still funny. We even got to bring Ziggy who made friends with everyone.
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There is a line in the Long Trailer that is a favorite - "turn right here." As Desi turns the trailer right ..... Lucy adds...left!
You had to be there!
I remember seeing that movie in my early childhood. I think my favorite parts are her rock collection and Desi backing up in the driveway at her relatives.
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