Preserving the History of the White House ft. Special Guest Stewart McLaurin (S3:E2)
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In this episode of Just Around the Corner, host Dennis Mansfield sits down with Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, to discuss the organization's history and mission.
The association, founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, works to preserve the history of the White House and make it accessible to the public through private funding. During this episode, Dennis and Stewart explore the association's ability to work with presidents of all parties and ideologies. Throughout the conversation, McLaurin shares fascinating details about the White House's collection including fine art and various decorations, which have grown and changed over the years. Don't miss this engaging look into the history of one of America's most iconic buildings and the association that preserves the stories surrounding it.
To find out more about the White House Historical Association, visit their website at https://www.whitehousehistory.org/.
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