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Stewart Douglas McLaurin (born Feb 19, 1959) is the current President of the White House Historical Association. He is a published author and is recognized for his work in non-profit, education, public policy, and fundraising. His experience spans many different fields, holding additional positions at The American Red Cross, Georgetown University, and Motion Picture Association of America.

Early Life and Education
McLaurin was born in North Carolina and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His childhood experiences served to influence his work later in life, namely reading children's books about the President of the United States and primary school trips to historic sites such as Mount Vernon.

McLaurin is a notable graduate of the University of Alabama. He received a bachelor's degree in American History and Political Science in 1981.

Career
·        1990-1993: Executive Assistant to the Secretary at United States Department of Energy

·        1993-1994: Manager of Public Affairs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY)

·        1996-1999: Chief of Staff at American Red Cross (Washington DC)

·        2001-2007: Chief of Staff at Georgetown University

·        2007-2009: Executive Vice President, Education Affairs at Motion Picture Association of America (Washington DC)

·        2009- 2012: Executive Director at The Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation (Simi Valley, California)

·        2012- 2013: Vice President of The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington

·        2013- 2014: Executive Vice President of American Village Citizenship Trust (Birmingham, Alabama)

·        2014-Present: President of The White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association
Following a search through over 300 candidates, it was announced in April of 2014 that McLaurin would be replacing Neil Horstman as President of The White House Historical Association. The Association is a private non-profit educational organization. It was founded in 1961 by First Lady Jackie Kennedy with the mission of educating the public about the history of America's First Families and the White House and preserving the relics of the building.

The Association has seen two major additions to their operations during McLaurin's tenure:

Washington Nationals Partnership
It was announced in April 2015 that The White House Historical Association would be entering a partnership with the Washington Nationals Baseball Club. The partnership has two goals: to promote the education of White House History and increase awareness of the Official White House Christmas Ornament (which serves as the Association's primary fundraising tool).

The Association sponsored the introduction of two new mascots to the iconic Presidents Race, a promotional event held every game at Nationals Park. The two new "Presidents" were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover to correspond with their respective Official White House Christmas Ornaments.

Additionally, every game at Nationals Park during the fifth inning, fans are able to participate in the White House History Challenge, a trivia quiz pertaining to The White House and American History.

Lastly, the partnership runs and educational program for 11th graders in public schools in Washington D.C. Using the Racing Presidents' real life counterparts as a baseline, students delve into the powers of decision making for the President. The students may also submit a project pertaining to the same subject matter for a chance to be featured on the Nationals Park scoreboard during a game.

Said McLaurin about the partnership with the Nationals, "Connecting people to the historic legacy of the White House is the privileged responsibility of the White House Historical Association. With the help of strategic partners, like the Washington Nationals, we are able to reach new audiences, to raise awareness and understanding of the historic White House and the need to preserve and protect it for generations to come."

Membership Program
It was announced in April 2017 that in partnership with the Washington Nationals, The White House Historical Association would be launching their first ever formal membership program. Its twofold purpose is to increase funding of operations and to bring a larger amount of people closer to the Association. The Nationals offer much of the compensation for membership, including free tickets and a new piece of team memorabilia every month.

No previous membership of its kind had been offered since the founding by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.

The White House Miscellany
The White House Miscellany is the title of McLaurin's first and only published book. It was published in June 2016 by Thornwillow Press as the ninth installment of their series of libretti.

The book contains a wealth of stories, facts, and knowledge pertaining to the details of the White House and those who have occupied it. The style alternates between short-essay and list. Essays include "Lincoln Slept Here (or not): The Story of the Lincoln Bedroom," while lists include "Does The White House Have a...?" and "White House Firsts." Topics covered by the book are, as the title suggests, miscellaneous, but focus is given to architects, recognizable objects, first families, and popular misconceptions.