Presented by the White House Historical Association
Wine and the White House
- Host
- Stewart McLaurin
- Guest
- Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., Chairman of the White House Historical Association
- Date
- 10/5/20
- Duration
- 47 minutes
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and even global diplomacy. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin interviews Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., about his new book published with the Association, “Wine and the White House: A History,” providing a comprehensive look at each president’s experiences with wine.
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The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments
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Voices from a Night at the Met
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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.