Podcast David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy
David Rubenstein is co-founder and co-chair of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm based in Washington, DC. He is...
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N.W. view of the mansion of George Washington, Mount Vernon.
David Rubenstein is co-founder and co-chair of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm based in Washington, DC. He is...
The American experiment has long held the curiosity of people around the world, especially for Iain Dale, an award-winning British...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
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