White House Historical Association President
Stewart McLaurin Speaks with the
Dean and Provost to Discuss the Cathedral's Role in Presidential
History
WASHINGTON, April 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
history and grand treasures of the Washington National Cathedral.
The Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Saint
Peter and Saint Paul, sits atop
Mount Saint Alban, the highest point in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association,
is joined by The Very Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith, the
11th Dean of Washington National Cathedral, and The Reverend Canon
Jan Naylor Cope, D. Min., the Provost of Washington National
Cathedral, to discuss the role the Cathedral has played in
America's history and the indelible link it has to those who hold
the office of the President of the United
States.
The Cathedral is not only the home to an Episcopal congregation
but a house of prayer for all people from around the United States and the
world. Construction began in 1907 and the Cathedral took shape
during two World Wars, the Great Depression and 16 presidencies. It
is known today as a sacred place for national prayer services and
more.
Over the course of the Cathedral's history, in addition to
Sunday services, presidents and key figures in politics have taken
to the pulpit during poignant moments in time. The White House and
the city of Washington, and even
the Cathedral, were important scenes of the Civil Rights Movement.
In late 1968, Dean Francis Sayre
Jr. invited Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. to preach at the Cathedral.
In addition to presidential families and activities, the
Cathedral is an integral part of many families' lives in
Washington, D.C. from Easter to
Christmas services, and every sermon in between.
The full video of this podcast episode is also available on the
White House Historical Association's YouTube channel here.
The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available
on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The White House 1600 Sessions
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.
About the White House Historical Association
The White
House Historical Association was founded in 1961 by First Lady
Jacqueline Kennedy to support her
vision to restore and preserve the Executive Mansion and its legacy
for generations to come. Mrs. Kennedy sought to inspire Americans,
especially children, to explore and engage with American history
and its presidents. Supported entirely by private resources, the
Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has
contributed more than $115 million to
the White House in fulfillment of its mission. To learn more about
the White House Historical Association, please visit
WhiteHouseHistory.org.
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