What does a retired US president normally do?

Prior to the 20th century, retired Presidents did pretty much what any other retiree would do - sans pension. read more

Being President of the United States has often been called the most harrowing non-combat occupation in the universe. Quite a number of Presidents refused a second term and (prior to the two-term limit) most flat-out refused a third term. Most former Presidents just wanted a simple, quiet retirement of fishing and rocking chairs afterwards. read more

by Robert Morello; Updated March 06, 2018 U.S. presidents are well taken care of, even after the spotlight has dimmed. read more

The Former Presidents Act is a 1958 U.S. federal law that provides several lifetime benefits to former presidents of the United States who have not been removed from office. read more