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In 1909 the salary of the President was changed from $50,000 to $75,000
a year. The custom has been established that no President shall receive
a gift from any civil body, such as a city council, a State legislature,
or a foreign state. In addition to his salary, the President is provided
with an "executive mansion," the "White House," which is furnished at
the expense of the government. The Vice-President receives $12,000
annually.
Salaries of Foreign Rulers.--The salary paid our President is
small when we compare it with the grants made to European rulers.
In 1901 the English government voted some $4,000,000 for the annual
use of the royal household. The Czar of Russia receives $6,500,000
annually, in addition to revenues derived from 1,000,000 square
miles of crown domains. The President of France receives $231,600
annually.
Inauguration Day.--One of the most notable of our civic festivals occurs
on the fourth of March[42] after the Presidential election.
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