Presented by the White House Historical Association
White House History with David Rubenstein: Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood
- Host
- Stewart McLaurin
- Guest
- David Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chairman, The Carlyle Group and Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
- Date
- 2/26/20
- Duration
- 56 minutes
The institution of slavery and the stories of enslaved people have always been a part of the fabric of White House history. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin introduces a conversation between financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, about the history and legacy of slavery in the nation’s capital, held at St. John’s Church on February 5, 2020.
To learn more about our Slavery in the President's Neighborhood initiative, visit our landing page.
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President of the White House Historical Association
As President of the White House Historical Association Stewart McLaurin leads the nonpartisan, nonprofit in its mission to preserve, protect, and provide access to White House history. As a lifelong student of history, Stewart is an avid reader and storyteller. His first book, White House Miscellany was published this past year and he authors a quarterly column in the White House History Journal. Drawing on his own experiences, relationships, and knowledge he provides listeners with a front row seat to history at the White House.