Presidential Getaways From the Past
In honor of Fourth of July — and a long weekend — we're getting patriotic with a look back at past presidential getaways. While America's leader never gets a true break from the job, all US presidents and first ladies have gone on mid-presidency vacations. The Reagans often traded business clothes for cowboy hats at their California Rancho Del Cielo, and the Kennedys brought the kids to Hyannis Port. Let's take a look at the sweetest moments in presidential relaxation we've seen over the years.
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California, 1983
President Reagan and First Lady Nancy only had eyes for each other while back on their California Rancho Del Cielo in August 1983.
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Hyannis Port, 1962
As many parents with young children, first couple JFK and Jackie spent an August vacation with little ones Caroline and John in tow. The whole family had a Summer glow.
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Jackson Hole, 1995
In their best Western gear, the Clintons kept close on a walk besides the Gros Ventre River in Jackson Hole during a two-week vacation in Wyoming.
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Virgin Islands, 1998
Another iconic Clinton couple shot — Bill and Hillary danced on the beach of Magens Bay, St. Thomas shortly after taking a swim in January 1998.
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Hawaii, 1973
President Ford turned the tables on the cameraman as he relaxed with his glamorous and relaxed wife, Betty, at the Mauna Kea resort.
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Hawaii, 2009
The Obamas arrived in Honolulu, HI, hand in hand for their holiday vacation on Christmas Eve in 2009.
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Key Biscayne, 1969
President Nixon and his wife, Pat, enjoyed a vacation in August at their home in Key Biscayne, FL.
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Kennebunkport, 1989
Back home in August 1989, President George Bush Sr. and wife Barbara walked down their driveway in Kennebunkport, ME, with first dog Millie.
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Texas, 2003
President George W. Bush handed over his dog Barney to Laura as they savored the last moments of their month-long vacation in August 2003. The couple spent the month at their Crawford Ranch, which became known as the "Western White House."
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Sapelo Island, 1979
President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, and daughter Amy walked to church during their April vacation on the secluded Sapelo Island.
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Maine, 2010
In July, the Obama brood appeared to be in good spirits as they returned to the White House following a weekend in Bar Harbor, ME.
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Florida, 2010
In August 2010, the Obamas were joined by daughter Sasha for a trip to Panama City, Florida.
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Hawaii, 2014
In December, Barack Obama and daughter Sasha were all smiles as they left the White House to celebrate the holidays in Hawaii.
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Massachusetts, 2014
Back in August, the Obamas were seen riding bikes during their annual Summer vacation to Martha's Vineyard, MA.
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Massachusetts, 2015
Barack Obama and daughter Sasha shared a cute moment as they arrived at the White House following their trip to Martha's Vineyard, MA, in August.
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Hawaii, 2016
The Obama family was pictured arriving to the White House after vacationing in Hawaii in January.
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Cuba, 2016
The Obama girls completely outshone their parents during a trip to Cuba back in March.
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New Mexico, 2016
The Obama family jetted off to New Mexico to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of America's national park system in June.
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California, 2016
In June, the Obamas were seen walking on the South Lawn of the White House after their trip to Yosemite National Park.