USS Jimmy Carter

The White House Historical Association Unveils Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the White House Historical Association released the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament which is in the shape of an anchor and reflects on President Jimmy Carter's service in the U.S. Navy and various aspects of his presidency.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the White House Historical Association released the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament which is in the shape of an anchor and reflects on President Jimmy Carter's service in the U.S. Navy and various aspects of his presidency.
  • The only ornament of its kind, the Official White House Christmas Ornament is produced by the White House Historical Association, a private, nonprofit, educational organization, with a mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion.
  • The White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament since 1981.
  • The Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament retails for $24.95 and is available online and in stores at these locations:
    The White House History Shop, 1610 H St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
    The White House Visitor Center, 1450 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy"

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, "David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy." In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, speaks with best-selling author David Rubenstein about his new book, How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, and his lasting legacy of patriotic philanthropy.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, " David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy ."
  • In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, speaks with best-selling author David Rubenstein about his new book, How to Invest: Masters on the Craft , and his lasting legacy of patriotic philanthropy.
  • Rubenstein worked in the White House during the Carter Administration and tells McLaurin that he credits much of his success as an investor to having had that experience.
  • Rubenstein's interest in the preservation and restoration of items of national importance inspired his support of the White House Historical Association.

White House Continues to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.

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  • As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.
  • The President and Vice President have provided historic support for HBCUs and invested in HBCUs at unprecedented levels.
  • We must now work with Congress to pass the legislation that will more sustainably support HBCUs.
  • We all must continue to work with Congress to pass this legislation as it would indeed Build Back Better HBCUs.