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USPS Honors Betty Ford

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp celebrating the life of former First Lady Betty Ford on the campus of Eisenhower Health, adjacent to the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. She was the wife of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president, and widely admired for her support of women's rights and her candor about the serious health challenges she faced.

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  • RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp celebrating the life of former First Lady Betty Ford on the campus of Eisenhower Health, adjacent to the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, CA.
  • Also attending were Susan Ford Bales, Betty Ford's daughter; Marty Massiello, CEO of Eisenhower Health; Dr. Joseph Lee, president and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; and Tessa Voss, also of the foundation.
  • Betty Ford did that for both breast cancer and addiction — replacing shame and isolation with dignity, community and equitable care," Lee said.
  • In 1982, Ford and Leonard Firestone, a former ambassador and family friend, established the Betty Ford Center substance use disorder treatment center, which is now part of the nonprofit Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "America's Irish Roots"

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history between Ireland and the United States, and the relationship between the two countries beyond the month of March and St. Patrick's Day. In this episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, to discuss the depth of America's Irish roots, and the diplomacy and investment driving a longstanding friendship built on a spirit of independence.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history between Ireland and the United States, and the relationship between the two countries beyond the month of March and St. Patrick's Day.
  • The White House continues to hold several traditions for St. Patrick's Day in March, from the gifting of shamrocks between a representative of Ireland's leadership to the president, to dyeing the water green in the White House fountains.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
  • The White House Historical Association's President Stewart McLaurin is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "President Jimmy Carter: Faith, Family, and a Presidency"

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation about President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president, and his life of faith and service. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, met with journalist and author, Jonathan Alter and Reverend Julie Pennington-Russell at the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., the church home of the Carters while they lived in the White House. Alter spent many years immersing himself in President Carter's story for his most recent book, "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life."

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation about President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president, and his life of faith and service.
  • Alter spent many years immersing himself in President Carter's story for his most recent book, " His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life ."
  • This year, the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament features a unique design inspired by the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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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.

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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 "The History of Wine and the White House"

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the long and important history of wine for presidents' palates and life in the White House. Sitting in the wine cellar at The Jefferson hotel, just blocks from the White House, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, chats with Frederick J. Ryan, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute (RRPFI) and director of RRPFI's new Center on Public Civility, about the new edition of Ryan's book published with the Association, Wine and the White House: A History. The conversation touches on the features of the new edition, such as every president's experience of wine, the favorite vintages served at the White House, and the art of giving a toast.

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  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin Talks All Things Wine, Social Diplomacy, and Entertainment
    WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the long and important history of wine for presidents' palates and life in the White House.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
  • To pre-order a copy of the second edition of Wine and the White House: A History, visit https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/ .
  • The White House Historical Association's President Stewart McLaurin is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

BRINC Releases 2023 Year-End Corporate Update

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRINC, an American developer and manufacturer of technology in the service of public safety, today released its 2023 corporate update, concluding a year marked by company growth, new product releases, advocacy, and global impact.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRINC, an American developer and manufacturer of technology in the service of public safety, today released its 2023 corporate update, concluding a year marked by company growth, new product releases, advocacy, and global impact.
  • BRINC maintained its rapid growth trajectory over the course of the year, doubling the size of its research and development department as it advances the technological capabilities of its products.
  • BRINC also pledged support for AUVSI's Partnership for Drone Competitiveness , which the organization presented to Congress in November.
  • Over the course of 2023, Resnick met with world leaders to gain insight into how drones could assist US allies and strategic partners.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building"

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with John F. W. Rogers, former assistant to President Ronald Reagan and the Association's current chairman of the board, about the rich architecture and legacy of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB). Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Rogers had the unique opportunity to tour the EEOB and give viewers a behind the scenes look at its incredible spaces and hallowed halls which have borne witness to history. In the episode, McLaurin talks with Rogers about how he spearheaded efforts to renovate the EEOB and his dedication to historic preservation.

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  • In the episode, McLaurin talks with Rogers about how he spearheaded efforts to renovate the EEOB and his dedication to historic preservation.
  • The structure has stood the test of time for more than 150 years, surviving threats of demolition and even a couple of fires.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "Remembering President John F. Kennedy: A 60th Anniversary Special"

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, "Remembering President John F. Kennedy," featuring a conversation about the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. On November 22, 1963, the world was forever changed when President Kennedy was assassinated. In this anniversary episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sat down with Luci Baines Johnson, John Dalton and Robert McGee to reflect on how the 35th president of the United States inspired a generation to reach for a new frontier.

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  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin Reflects on How President John F. Kennedy Inspired a Generation to Reach for a New Frontier
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, " Remembering President John F. Kennedy ," featuring a conversation about the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
  • On November 22, 1963, the world was forever changed when President Kennedy was assassinated.
  • President Kennedy had barely served one thousand days of his term before his death, but his impact would live on for decades through the many lives he touched.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Finch AI Announces Board of Directors Appointments

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson, Carol Melton and Heather Podesta to the company's board of directors.

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  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson, Carol Melton and Heather Podesta to the company's board of directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome to our board three accomplished, committed executives with demonstrated track records of success," said Finch AI CEO and Chairman Steve Baldwin.
  • She is currently serving as a General Catalyst Advisor for Global Reliance, Non-Executive Chair of the board of directors of KnightSwan.
  • She also serves as Vice Chair of the White House Historical Association and other for profit and not-for-profit board roles.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "The Ten Habits of Good Citizens"

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about his new book, "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Haas to discuss ways everyday people can help ensure the White House continues to be a symbol to the world of American freedom and democracy.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about his new book, " The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens ."
  • In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Haas to discuss ways everyday people can help ensure the White House continues to be a symbol to the world of American freedom and democracy.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin is the host of "The White House 1600 Sessions," the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.