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 first family picks up the tab for housing when they are on vacation. Published reports indicate that the Obamas spend $25,000 per week for their private vacation home in Hawaii and $50,000 a week for their private vacation home, the Blue Heron Farm, on Marthaâs Vineyard.