總統為一國元首，因其職務產生之檔案或文物資料，對於國家、社會、經濟及文化發展皆有深遠影響，更遑論對歷史、教育研究的重要。我國總統府「檔案」依《檔案法》規定由國家發展委員會檔案管理局（以下簡稱檔案局）管理；行憲以來歷任總統副總統任職期間所有文物依《總統副總統文物管理條例》由國史館管理，此與美、韓設置專屬單位管理有所不同。爰將美、韓及我國法令之規定為分析整合比較，提出我國總統檔案及文物管理與應用之建議。

Presidential archives are an important part of the national heritage and have a great influence on social, economic and cultural development, not to mention the importance to historical and educational research. The archives of Office of the President, R.O.C. (Taiwan) are governed by National Archives Administration, National Development Council (NAA) in accordance with Archives Act, while the presidential and vice-presidential artifacts are ruled by Academia Historica in accordance with The Presidential and Vice Presidential Records and Artifacts Act. Thus, presidential archives and artifacts are separately preserved by different authorities by law. Meanwhile, America and Korea set up presidential libraries to preserve presidential archives and artifacts. The study reviews foreign and domestic laws related to the management and access on presidential archives and artifacts and proposes suggestions forour country.