9th Annual Commodore Stephen Decatur Birthday Celebration

The White House Historical Association hosted the 9th annual birthday celebration for Commodore Stephen Decatur on January 4, 2024 at historic Decatur House. The theme of this year’s discussion is “The U.S. Navy and the Royal Navy: A History of Friend and Foe” where the panelists give insight into both the history and the future of the relationship between the two naval forces.

Speakers include:

• Welcome: Stewart McLaurin, President, White House Historical Association
• Video Welcome: Commander Matthew Furtado, Commanding Officer, USS Decatur
• Introduction: The Honorable John Dalton, 70th Secretary of the Navy, Emeritus Board Member
• Remarks: Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
• Moderator: Diana Stancy, Reporter, Navy Times
• Commander Ryan E. Mewett USN, Assistant Professor of History, United States Naval Academy
• Dr. Abigail Mullen, Assistant Professor of History, United States Naval Academy
• Rear Admiral Tim Woods CBE, Defence Attache, British Embassy
• Closing Remarks: Stewart McLaurin, President, White House Historical Association