Memorial Day, May 30 (traditional), is a sacred day to all war veterans. America's collective consciousness demands that all citizens be reminded of the deaths of their fellow countrymen during wartime. By honoring the nation's war dead, we preserve their memory and thus their service and sacrifice.
4244427. The Obamas have spent over 44 million dollars in taxpayer money on travel and vacations. Some are even calling him the âmost well-trvaeled, expensiveâ president in our nationâs history. As Americans head off for the long holiday weekend, letâs take a look back at some of the presidentâs holiday spending.
The Congressional Research Service estimated that the cost of operating Air Force One is nearly $180,000 per hour. Ultimately, a presidential vacation can cost taxpayers an additional $1 million or considerably more than if the president had just stayed put in the White House. How significant this is within a $3.5 trillion federal budget is something voters can decide for themselves. 5. Presidents can vacation anywhere.