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The National Archives marked the anniversary of its decade-old “Records of Rights” exhibit with a conversation about how rights are defined. The exhibit houses the nation’s only copy of the …

David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chair of the Carlyle Group, joined Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and other …

The heads of the Smithsonian, Library of Congress, National Park Service, and National Archives talked about preserving presidential history. This was the opening event of the White House Hi…

Caroline Kennedy and first lady Jill Biden were among those remembering the work of Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1961 founding of the White House Historical Association. The association’s presi…

On the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, DC, Semafor News hosted the World Economy Summit featuring Biden administration officials, U.S. lawmakers, economist…

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presented its “Great Americans Medal” to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The posthumous award honored her legal and judicial career as well…

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright received the “Great Americans” award from the National Museum of American History. She talked with philanthropist David Rubenstein about immigrat…

Historians Walter Isaacson, Jon Meacham, and John Barry talked about the ingenuity and social movements that shaped America. The discussion, held at Tulane University, was moderated by autho…

David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chair of the Carlyle Group, talked bipartisanship with governors at the National Governors Association annual winter meeting in Washington, D.C.

David Rubenstein discussed the evolving American experiment in democracy, culture, innovation and more through a collection of interviews with historians and cultural figures. The Ronald Rea…

Madeleine Albright served as secretary of state for President Clinton. She discussed her career in foreign policy and national security with Carlyle Group founder David Rubenstein, who serve…

Filmmakers and former White House officials described their work on productions depicting the White House and the presidency. The discussion hosted by the White House Historical Association …

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates took a critical look at the use of U.S. power around the world since the end of World War II. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Fes…

Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch and philanthropist David Rubenstein explore the central role of slavery and race in Washington, D.C., from its founding to the civil rights era…

Historian Douglas Brinkley discussed Jacqueline Kennedy’s tenure and legacy as first lady with businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein. They focused on her historic preservation and …

Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. This program was part of the 20th annual …

Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright reflected on her life and political career. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library…

Melinda Gates reflected on her life and work with women around the world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.

Book TV looked at several programs with award-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

At the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, descendants of Presidents Ford, Truman, McKinley, Johnson, and Theodore Roosevelt gathered to share their family stor…