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The White House Historical Association has released the June episode of its podcast, The 1600 Sessions, “White House Fellows.” This episode explores the program started by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 for leadership and public service. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews Elizabeth Pinkerton, Director of the President’s Commission on White House Fellows, Stephanie Ferguson, President of the White House
The White House Historical Association released a special episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Our Work and Recent Events: A Q&A with David M. Rubenstein.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin is interviewed by David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of the Carlyle Group and philanthropist. During this interview, the two discuss the work of the Asso
Today, The White House Historical Association released the May episode of its monthly The 1600 Sessions podcast: “Founding Mother, Mary Ball Washington.” The topic, in light of Mother’s Day, features a conversation with author and historian Craig Shirley about how the first president’s life and personality were shaped by the unique character of his mother. The topic is the focus of
Today, The White House Historical Association released the April episode of its monthly The 1600 Sessions podcast: “Presidential Leadership in Times of Challenge: FDR and LBJ.” Throughout history, presidents have faced challenges that have gripped both the nation and the world. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks to Paul Sparrow, Director of the FDR Library and Museum, and Mark Upde
The White House Historical Association will release its latest edition of the White House History Quarterly: “Protecting the President: The History of the United States Secret Service” on Tuesday, May 12. From exploring the story behind its inception to a first-person account from a former agent and photo essay depicting the many circumstances in which agents routinely fulfill their duties, the Asso
The White House Historical Association will host its third History Happy Hour this Thursday with special guest Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess. Daniel will share insight into the Truman Restoration Project, the comprehensive dismantling of the White House between 1949-1952 due to the Executive Residence’s near-imminent collapse. This event wi
The White House Historical Association will host a Facebook livestream book launch with historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky for her new book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. Chervinsky will speak about Washington’s life and the creation of the first cabinet with Dr. Colleen Shogan, Senior Vice President and Director of the David M. Rubenstein Na
During this difficult time, the White House Historical Association has created new online educational content to be a resource for parents, students, educators, and learners of all ages. The NEW “Digital Resources for Distance Learning” features age-specific educational content for Kindergarten through 5th grade, 6th-12th grade, and resources for people of all ages interested in further learning.The NEW “Sharin
The White House Historical Association explores the topic of “Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood,” its new research initiative, in this month’s podcast episode. Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks to historians Dr. Matthew Costello, Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, and Lina Mann about their groundbreaking research to tell the stories of the enslaved individuals who built, worked at, and lived in or near
