Title: Five myths about presidential vacations - The Washington Post
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Content: Five myths about presidential vacations - The Washington Post
Even when President Obama is on vacation in Martha's Vineyard, he still has to attend to the duties of the Oval Office. Lawrence Knutson, author of "Away from the White House: Presidential Escapes, Retreats, and Vacations," gives a look back at the origin of presidential vacations and the criticism that accompanies them. ( Jayne W. Orenstein/The Washington Post)
By Scott Farris
August 15, 2014
Scott Farris is the author of “ Kennedy & Reagan: Why Their Legacies Endure .” You would think that one thing Americans could agree on is that the leader of the free world could occasionally use a day off. But even presidents’ vacations can be controversial, as partisans argue over whether the time away is detrimental to the nation. With President Obama and his family enjoying their annual summer trek to Martha’s Vineyard, let’s examine five myths about presidential vacations. 1. Presidents get vacations.